play the Mariners on Friday and grab it early. While they are off to a very slow start this team might be the team to beat in the AL West and I feel strongly that we have the right play late on Friday. Texas is struggling vs. LHP early in the season with a .189 average and 2.90 runs per 9 which they will face in J.A. Happ. Texas batters have limited experience vs. Happ, just 36 AB and a .623 OPS. The Mariners bullpen is full of arms and should be just as good this year as they were last year. In 3 home games they have yet given up a run.

Texas counters with Yovani Gallardo who has always struggled in April. Posting a 4.10 ERA over the last 3 years he's allowed a .280 average during April over that period. He's still adjusting to the American League, and he's never pitched in this ballpark before. The Rangers bullpen has struggled on the road early with a 4.97 ERA. I expect this to be the reason they lose this game on Friday night.