Mariners Face Red Sox After Historic Marathon Weekend

Boston, MA – The Seattle Mariners continue their long road trip with a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, starting today at Fenway Park. This day marks exactly 50 years since John Hall became the first official wheelchair athlete to finish the Boston Marathon in 1975, raising awareness for wheelchair racers in major competitions.

As the Mariners prepare for this matchup, they hold a 12-10 record, trailing the Texas Rangers by one game in the American League West. The team recently secured a series win against Toronto and Cincinnati and hopes to maintain their momentum this week.

“We’ve been playing well, and it’s important to keep that rhythm going,” Mariners’ player Rowdy Tellez said before the game. “Boston is always a tough place to play, but we’re ready for the challenge.”

The Mariners will send right-handed pitchers to the mound for the series. Bryce Miller will face off against the Red Sox’s Brayan Bello today at 3:45 PM PDT. The next two games will feature Emerson Hancock against Sean Newcomb, and Bryan Woo will pitch against Garrett Crochet.

The Red Sox enter the series with a slightly better record of 13-11, tied for second in the AL East. Despite facing challenges early in the season, Boston is coming off a series win and seeks to solidify their position in the playoff race.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized the importance of this series. “Every game counts, and we need to take advantage of our home field,” Cora stated. “The Mariners are a strong team, but we’re prepared.”

This matchup not only recalls Hall’s historic run but also represents a tightly contested season, as both teams aim for postseason contention. Fans are excited to see how the teams fare, and the energy at Fenway Park is expected to be electric.