Mariners move home games out of Seattle thru end of March

Posted March 11, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning during a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) - The Mariners will move home games out of Seattle through end of March following the state of Washington's decision to ban large group events in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Seattle had been scheduled to open the season at T-Mobile Park with a four-game series against Texas from March 26-29, then host Minnesota in a three-game series from March 30 through April 1.

The Mariners said Wednesday they are working with the commissioner's office on alternative plans.

'œWhile we hope to be back to playing baseball in Seattle as soon as possible, the health and safety of our community is the most important consideration,'ť the team said in a statement.

Seattle is scheduled to play a four-game series at Minnesota from April 20-23 and at Texas from April 24-26.

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Seattle Mariners' Tom Murphy pops out during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels in a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) The Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Connor Lien, left, and Mitch Nay stop to sign autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) The Associated Press

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