Rays vs. Mariners
When/where: 7:10 tonight; Tropicana Field
TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)
Probable pitchers
Rays: RH Jeremy Hellickson (3-0, 2.84)
Mariners: RH Felix Hernandez (2-1, 2.48)
On Hellickson: He has won his past two starts, including giving up one run over six innings against the Angels. He has dominated the M's, going 3-0 with a 0.81 ERA in three career starts (two runs in 22⅓ innings).
On Hernandez: He is coming off a strong performance against the Tigers, allowing one run over seven innings in a win. The 2010 AL Cy Young winner is 3-2 with a 2.42 ERA in nine career starts against Tampa Bay.
Key matchups
Rays vs. Hernandez
Carlos Peña 0-for-11
Evan Longoria 5-for-14
B.J. Upton 2-for-22
M's vs. Hellickson
Ichiro Suzuki 1-for-10
Dustin Ackley 1-for-6
Miguel Olivo 1-for-6
On deck
Tuesday: vs Mariners, 7:10, Sun Sports. Rays — Matt Moore (0-1, 4.68); Mariners — Hector Noesi (1-2, 8.83)
Wednesday: vs Mariners, 7:10, Sun Sports. Rays — James Shields (4-0, 3.31); Mariners — Blake Beavan (1-2, 3.60)
Rays disabled list
C Robinson Chirinos, concussion, 60-day
RHP Kyle Farnsworth, right elbow strain, 15-day
OF Sam Fuld, right wrist surgery, 60-day
C Jose Lobaton, right shoulder soreness, 15-day
Joe Smith, Times staff writer
Heads-up Hellickson
RHP Jeremy Hellickson, right, admitted being a little "gun-shy" when throwing his bullpen session Friday during Rangers batting practice, considering he was hit in the head a few weeks ago by a Delmon Young BP homer. "I told (pitching coach Jim) Hickey I wanted to be out there before BP, and he said, 'They can't hit it that far,' " Hellickson said. "I said, 'Have you seen that lineup?' I think they can hit it that far."
Ballot of the day
Tonight marks the beginning of All-Star Game voting at Tropicana Field. The Rays will continue their ballot contest, as each night fans who enter at least 100 ballots have the opportunity to win prizes such as tickets and memorabilia.
Number of the day
21 Triples for Ben Zobrist, below, tying him for third on the club's all-time list with Akinori Iwamura.
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