Mariners and Rangers open series at Safeco Tuesday on KPUG

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Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor lands on his belly after swiping a tag at Seattle Mariners' Mike Zunino (3) at second base on Zinino's double during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/Elaine Thompson

The M’s are just back from a three-city road trip and start a series against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field Tuesday night. Mike Leake will take a 4-3 record to the mound for the Mariners. Mike Minor (3-2) gets the start for Texas.

It’s a 6:00 pre-game show and 7:10 first pitch Tuesday night on KPUG 1170 AM and 97.9 FM The Sports Leader.

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