Josh Johnson

Padres host the Mariners to begin 2-game series

Seattle Mariners (39-42, second in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (47-34, second in the NL West) San Diego; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Chris Flexen (4-8, 4.32 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 58 strikeouts); Padres: Sean Manaea (3-3, 3.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 89 strikeouts) LINE: Padres -186, Mariners +158; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners to start a two-game series. San Diego has a 21-16 record in home games and a 47-34 record overall.