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Mariners announce spring schedule
Cactus League slate to start with game vs. GiantsBy Jim Street / MLB.com
11/18/09 3:05 PM EST
The Mariners will start and finish their Spring Training schedule against the Giants.A 33-game Cactus League season, announced on Wednesday, begins on March 3 at Peoria Stadium against the Giants, one day before the Mariners and Padres play their annual charity game at Peoria Stadium, the first of four consecutive games between the Spring Training partners.
The charity game benefits local causes in the Peoria area, including the American Cancer Society, Homeward Bound, Teen Lifeline, Inc., Challenger Space Center, Arizona Swing Kids, as well as local schools, summer camps, and food banks.
The Mariners will play 17 games in Peoria, including three when the Padres are the home team, and face the Reds for the first time in Spring Training history. The Reds, who are joining the Indians in Goodyear this spring, play the Mariners on March 19, a night game in Goodyear, and March 26 in Peoria.
The Mariners schedule includes two other night games -- the Rangers in Peoria on March 17 and Padres on March 24.
After breaking camp on April 1, the Mariners play two games against the Rockies in Albuquerque on April 2-3, followed by a game against the Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on April 4.
The Mariners open the season on April 5 against the Athletics in Oakland.
Single-game tickets for all Mariners games at the Peoria Sports Complex will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m. PT. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mariners.com, via phone at 800-677-1227, or in person at the Peoria Sports Complex box office located at 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382. Individual game tickets are priced from $6 to $23.
Group ticket discounts include $1.00 off tickets for groups of 20 or more and $2 off tickets for groups of 100 or more on seats in the Upper Box, Outfield Box, Bleachers or Lawn. Some games are subject to blackout. For more information, contact the Box Office group sales coordinator at (623) 773-8719.
Three season-ticket packages are available. To become a season-ticket holder, contact the Box Office at (623) 773-8719.
Official travel packages to Spring Training in Peoria include spring game tickets, lodging and ground transportation. For further information on such packages, call 1-800-8WARMUP or visit www.mariners.com.
Wednesday, March 3 -- Giants in Peoria at 1:05
Thursday, March 4 -- Padres (charity game) in Peoria at 1:05
Friday, March 5 -- Padres in Peoria at 1:05
Saturday, March 6 -- Padres in Peoria at 1:05
Sunday, March 7 -- Padres in Peoria at 1:05
Monday, March 8 -- White Sox (ss) @ Glendale at 1:05 and
Brewers (ss) @ Maryvale at 1:05
Tuesday, March 9 -- Indians in Peoria at 1:05
Wednesday, March 10 -- Rangers @ Surprise at 1:05
Thursday, March 11 -- Giants @ Scottsdale at 1:05
Friday, March 12 -- Royals in Peoria at 1:05
Saturday, March 13 -- Giants in Peoria at 1:05
Sunday, March 14 -- Rockies @ Tucson at 1:05
Monday, March 15 -- D-backs @ Tucson at 1:05
Tuesday, March 16 -- Off-day
Wednesday, March 17 -- Rangers in Peoria at 7:05
Thursday, March 18 -- Rockies in Peoria at 1:05
Friday, March 19 -- Reds @ Goodyear at 7:05
Saturday, March 20 -- D-backs in Peoria at 1:05
Sunday, March 21 -- Angels @ Tempe at 1:05
Monday, March 22 -- Athletics in Peoria at 1:05
Tuesday, March 23 -- Angels in Peoria at 1:05
Wednesday, March 24 -- Padres in Peoria at 7:05
Thursday, March 25 -- Indians (ss) @ Goodyear at 1:05 and
Royals (ss) @ Surprise at 1:05
Friday, March 26 --Reds in Peoria at 1:05
Saturday, March 27 -- Dodgers @ Glendale at 1:05
Sunday, March 28 -- Cubs in Peoria at 1:05
Monday, March 29 -- Athletics @ Phoenix at 1:05
Tuesday, March 30 -- Off-day
Wednesday, March 31 -- Rangers @ Surprise at 1:05
Thursday, April 1 -- White Sox in Peoria at 12:05
Friday, April 2 -- Rockies @ Albuquerque at 5:05
Saturday, April 3 -- Rockies @ Albuquerque at 12:05
Sunday, April 4 -- Giants @ San Francisco at 12:05
• All times are local, unless noted
• Daylight savings begins March 14 (Arizona and Seattle time are same)
Jim Street is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
