Elephant Rumblings: Back On The Road

TL;DR

The Athletics are set to face the Mariners in Seattle after a tough series against the White Sox. J.T. Ginn will pitch against Emerson Hancock in the opener, while Jacob Lopez and Luis Castillo will face off in the second game.

Key points

Athletics lost two of three games to the White Sox
J.T. Ginn will start against Emerson Hancock
Jacob Lopez has struggled with control this season
Mariners are fourth in their division with a 10-13 record

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: J.T. Ginn #35 and Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics walk off the field in the top of the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park on April 15, 2026 in Sacramento, California. All players are wearing the #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Justine Willard/Athletics/Getty Images) | Getty Images Morning A’s fans! We had a bit of a rough weekend as the Athletics dropped two of three to the Chicago White Sox. That’s a bit embarressing considering their poor roster but it’s a good remind that anything can happen in baseball. All the A’s can do now is turn the page and look ahead and prepare for tonight’s contest. They’re back on the road for another series in a different city. This time they’re headed to Seattle to take on the division-rival Mariners for three games. Seattle is off to a slow start so far this year with just a 10-13 record so far that places them fourth in the division. The M’s were a favorite pick for lots of baseball people to win the division for the second straight season but they’re not going to be handed the division. They came into this year with a target on their backs. Tonight’s series kicks off with a matchup between J.T. Ginn and . Both young right-handed pitchers, Ginn is coming off a pair of quality starts since joining the rotation and he’d like to keep that roll going. Hancock meanwhile is off to a great start for the Mariners as he’s sporting a 2.28 ERA through his first four outings. Not an easy matchup for the A’s offense but it won’t be getting much easier during the rest of the series. Tuesday will see get the ball for his fifth start. The left-hander has struggled so far this season especially with his control. The rest of the starting rotation is mostly pulling their weight and one has to wonder how long the team will keep trotting Lopez out there if these control problems persist. A big start here would go a long way towards assuaging any concerns the coaching staff may be developing for their lefty. Meanwhile Seattle will send to the mound for his fifth start as well. The veteran right-hander got knocked around hard a couple outings back that has skewed his ERA but he’s generally performed the way he usually does so far. The A’s have seen plenty of Castillo over the years. And wrapping the series up on Wednesday afternoon will be a matchup between right-hander and . Civale, signed to a one-year deal to help stabilize the backend of the rotation, has done that and then some so far in his first season with the A’s, pitching to a 3.54 ERA through four starts. He got knocked around last time out though, allowing 11 hits to the White Sox in an eventual loss, so he’ll be looking to get back on track with a strong outing on Wednesday. Gilbert meanwhile is off to a so-so start to his season with a 4.03 ERA so far, but he’s done well in limiting walks with just five free passes in five starts. The A’s will need to take advantage of those when they draw them. Could be a tough series, but the A’s need a bounce back after this weekend. Other than that, game is at 6:40 tonight. Have a great week everyone.

Q&A

What is the matchup for the Athletics vs. Mariners game tonight?

J.T. Ginn will pitch for the Athletics against Emerson Hancock of the Mariners.

How did the Athletics perform in their last series against the White Sox?

The Athletics lost two out of three games to the White Sox, which was disappointing given the White Sox's poor roster.

What is Jacob Lopez's current performance with the Athletics?

Jacob Lopez has struggled with control this season and will be making his fifth start against the Mariners.

What are the current standings of the Mariners in their division?

The Mariners are currently fourth in their division with a 10-13 record.