Even the most optimistic of Mariners fans knew that the truncated 2020 season was going to be filled with growing pains as General Manager Jerry DiPoto had to tear a veteran-laden team down to the studs to replenish a depleted farm system. The rebuild may be happening ahead of schedule.
Shin-Soo Choo and Joey Gallo both homered to help the Rangers snapped out of their offensive slump to avoid a series sweep, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2.