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Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners Weekend Series Preview

By Scott Wessels

May 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Twins Face Off Against West Leading Mariners

After suffering through losing series after series against AL Central & Eastern division foes, the Twins finally head out West took take on the Mariners and Athletics in the next 6 days. Maybe Pacific Coast time zone baseball will shake the Twins out of their doldrums.

After finally snapping their losing streak to the Kansas City Royals, the Twins were able to enjoy an off day soaking up a win. Unfortunately, the Twins were hit with some depressing news as Neil Allen was arrested for a DWI early Thursday morning.

Minnesota suspended Allen indefinitely after the arrest was announced. Minor league pitching coordinator, Eric Rasmussen, who was at the Ft. Myers minor league complex, was named interim pitching coach.

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With the suspension, it will be interesting to see how the pitching staff responds to a new voice in Rasmussen. He’s a voice they are familiar with at Spring Training, and with whom many of the younger arms a extremely familiar with as Rasmussen has been with the Twins in his capacity since 2008. Interestingly, Rasmussen interviewed for the pitching coach position after manager Paul Molitor was hired, losing out to Neil Allen.

In Seattle, the Twins face another division-leading foe. The surprising Mariners (28-18) are finally reaping the rewards of their signing of Robinson Cano in the 2013 off-season. Cano leads the American League in home runs (14) and is currently second to David Ortiz in RBI with 43.

Friday Night Game

Pat Dean (0-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Felix Hernandez (4-3, 2.21 ERA)

9:10 CDT Safeco Field

TV: Fox Sports North

Saturday Night Game

Phil Hughes (1-7, 5.55 ERA) vs Wade Miley (5-2, 4.50 ERA)

9:10 CDT Safeco Field

TV: Fox Sports North

Sunday Day Game

Ricky Nolasco (1-3, 5.54 ERA) vs Taijuan Walker (2-4, 2.70 ERA)

3:10 CDT Safeco Field

TV: Fox Sports North

Next: Seattle Breakdown

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