Seattle Mariners Game Recap: Smith Goes Yard, but M’s Lose

Mar 4, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (32) pitches against the San Diego Padres during a spring training baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Seattle Mariners (9-10) will play host to the Chicago Cubs (9-12) under the lights on Wednesday night in Peoria, AZ. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PST tomorrow night at the Peoria Sports Complex. Taijuan Walker (1-0, 0.00 ERA) has been dominant thus far in spring training, and he will be hoping that continues against the Cubs. Veteran southpaw Travis Wood (1-0, 3.77 ERA) will be tasked with slowing down the Mariners’ offense. The game will be televised locally on Root Sports Northwest, and MLB.tv subscribers can watch on connected devices.

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