Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the pitching staff's strategy in a sweep over the Padres and the new pitch Matt Brash has unveiled.

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The third-year starter joined several notable names in franchise and MLB history after his quality start against the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

Luis Castillo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Davis Martin for Chicago. The Mariners swept three games over the weekend in San Diego. They allowed a mere three runs to the Padres outscoring them 15-3 in the three-game set. Yesterday Bryan Woo allowed one run over seven innings in a 6-1 win.

At one point, Jose Iglesias started 22 straight games. His start at third base on Sunday in the series finale against the Mariners (1:10 p.m. on Padres.TV) is just his second start in the last 12 games, a product of the Padres welcoming the likes of Luis Arraez, Jason Heyward, Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth off the injured list.

Leo Rivas makes an off-balance throw to first base, helping Bryan Woo escape trouble in the bottom of the 2nd inning

Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo has elevated his game to ace status, proving as much once again in Tuesday' win over the New York Yankees.

With Bryce Miller joining Logan Gilbert and George Kirby on the IL, the scuffling Mariners — who lost 5 of 6 on their homestand — must reignite their offense.