Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners - News - September 29, 2023

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A year after ending playoff drought, Mariners left frustrated about falling short

Through his play on the field and actions in the clubhouse, catcher Cal Raleigh has emerged as a voice willing to speak out about what’s happening with the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 1, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Castillo - Season ends on sour noteCastillo (14-9) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs on five hits and five walks over 2.2 innings as the Mariners were downed 6-1 by the Rangers. He struck out four.

ImpactThe right-hander picked the worst possible time to have his shortest outing of the season, as the loss eliminated the M's from the postseason. Castillo got the hook after 86 pitches (52 strikes), and his control deserted him in September -- he issued multiple free passes in five of six starts on the month, leading to a 4.96 ERA and 38:18 K:BB through 32.2 innings. He also came up just short of his first 200-inning campaign, finishing with a career-high 197 innings over 33 starts. Castillo still has four years left on the $108 million contract extension he signed last September, and the 30-year-old should anchor the Seattle rotation once again in 2024.

OCTOBER 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dane Dunning - Starting on short restDunning will start Sunday's game against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

ImpactThe Rangers will call on Dunning to pitch on only three days of rest with an opportunity to clinch the division on the line. He tossed a gem in his last outing Wednesday against the Angels by firing seven scoreless innings on 87 pitches, so it's unclear as to how long he'll be able to go Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Andrew Heaney - Sharp in spot startHeaney didn't factor into the decision Saturday as the Rangers won 6-1 over the Mariners, allowing five hits and a walk over 4.1 scoreless innings. He struck out two.

ImpactWhile the southpaw didn't record the win, he was a key part of Texas' playoff-clinching victory. Heaney tossed 85 pitches (51 strikes) in his first start since Sept. 4, and he extended his streak of appearances without giving up an earned run to five. The Rangers still need a win Sunday, or an Astros loss, to lock up the AL West crown and a first-round bye in the playoffs, but if they wind up with a wild-card spot, Heaney could play a big role in that series too with Jon Gray (forearm) and Max Scherzer (shoulder) both currently on the IL. On the season, Heaney has a 4.15 ERA and 151:60 K:BB through 147.1 innings.

OCTOBER 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Game 162 drama: How the Texas Rangers can clinch the AL West on SundayAfter 161 games, it's really rather simple for the Rangers.

OCTOBER 1, 2023•DALLASNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 1, 2023•MLB.COM

Rangers take care of M's, clinch playoff berthAndrew Heaney came out of the bullpen to make a spot start, pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers clinched a postseason bert...

OCTOBER 1, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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A year after ending playoff drought, Mariners left frustrated about falling short