Mariners' strong rotation out to contain Rangers' bats

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That the Seattle Mariners' strength is their starting pitching shouldn't come as too much of a surprise.

But after a rocky second turn through the rotation, it's been even better than expected since.

The Mariners hope that trend continues when they open a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. Seattle