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Padres Visit the Mariners to Open 3-Game Series
Seattle and San Diego meet for the fourth time this season, with the Padres 25-18 and the Mariners 22-23 entering the series opener.
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Miami Marlins in Petersburg, Florida, on Friday to open a three-game series, marking the first meeting between the teams this season.
Tampa Bay enters with a 28-14 overall record and a dominant 14-4 home mark, while Miami struggles at 20-24 overall and just 6-12 on the road.
Marlins pitcher Janson Junk opposes Rays pitcher Jesse Scholtens in tonight's matchup, with both looking to control opposing lineups in Petersburg.
Rays hitters lead the AL in on-base percentage and are 8-2 over their last ten games; Junior Caminero has contributed 11 home runs and 19 RBIs.
Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins offensively with four home runs and 15 RBIs, while Jonathan Aranda provides depth for Tampa Bay at 16 for 34 over his last ten games.