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The Seattle Mariners begin a six-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds and then the Chicago White Sox. The Mariners come home after a 2-8 record on the last road trip including losing six games in a row. They lost two games to the Chicago Cubs after splitting four games with the Texas Rangers then were swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend concluding with a big loss on Sunday 21-1. The Mariners almost had a no-hitter thrown at them by Gerrit Cole. He gave up one hit to Shed Long who hit a home run giving the Mariners the one run well as one hit.

Now the Mariners have to see how they can rebound against the Reds. The Reds are in the process of rebuilding as well though they have been through it for several seasons.  They are fourth in the National League Central with a record of 66-77. Not a bad record since the three teams ahead of them is the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Milwaukee Brewers all with winning records. The Reds do have a losing record on the road; however, the Mariners aren’t playing well at home either.

Justus Sheffield had a good outing in his last performance going five innings without giving up a run. The Mariners are hoping he will respond with another good outing on Tuesday night.

The Mariners are expected to add Justin Dunn along with Kyle Lewis to the Mariners roster before Tuesday’s game though no announcement has been made. They might add another couple players from the double-A Arkansas roster as well.

Seeing Dunn and Lewis in the lineup will give the Mariners more of an idea whether they both are ready to be in the major leagues next season. Both of them are in the Mariners top 10 prospects list. Dunn the Mariners are hoping will be in the starting rotation next season while Lewis is in the outfield.

With 18 games remaining the most important thing now is get through with a positive way in these games seeing who will be invited back for spring training. Go M's.