The Mariners lost 5-2 on Friday in the Cactus League opener, but utility player Samad Taylor provided some punch in the top of the ninth inning with his first home run of the spring.

The Mariners kick off the Cactus League schedule on Friday afternoon against the Padres with Jhonathan Diaz on the mound. Furthermore, several M's starters will be behind him at the outset.