Jurado on hill in final series opener of season
(MLB.com Texas Rangers)

Right-hander Ariel Jurado (4-5, 6.66 ERA) will take the mound Thursday at Seattle to open the final series of the season. Jurado has followed an opening pitcher in each of his last four outings going 2-1 with a 6.59 ERA. The Mariners will counter with left-hander Marco Gonzales (13-9, 4.12). First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. CT.