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Philadelphia Phillies mascot The Phillie Phanatic in action prior to a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Philadelphia. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)


Mariners push back Iwakuma’s Tuesday start

UNDATED (AP) — Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma  will have his start Tuesday in Philadelphia pushed back to Thursday in Toronto.

As a result, Ariel Miranda will start in his place when the Mariners open a two-game interleague series against the Phillies.

Iwakuma took a comebacker off his left knee in his previous start.

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First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm. Coverage begins at 3:00pm on KPUG 1170AM & 97.9FM.

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