After looking like the game would certainly start on a delay, the Mariners and Twins are now looking to start almost on time for tonight's series opener. If there are further delays, we will update this post, but for now, it looks like baseball will be played at Target Field, and that is EXCELLENT news for a Mariners team that has been playing some of its best baseball of the season. Luis Castillo takes the ball in the first game of the Mariners' series in Minnesota, and he will be looking to continue the DOMINANT form that has made him one of the most reliable starters in the American League. Castillo has been the rock of the Mariners' rotation, a pitcher who consistently gives his team a chance to win every time he takes the mound, and his presence in this series opener gives Seattle a SIGNIFICANT advantage. Josh Naylor returns to the Mariners lineup after missing yesterday's game with quadriceps tightness, just in time to play on a soggy field. It is a welcome return for a Mariners offense that has been clicking on all cylinders during their four-game winning streak, and Naylor's presence in the middle of the lineup provides the kind of PROTECTION that makes every hitter around him better. The Twins, meanwhile, are still trying to find the right combination. Their last six lineups have all been different, a reflection of a team that is still searching for the right mix of players and the right approach at the plate. The inconsistency has been FRUSTRATING for Twins fans, who expected more from a team that was projected to contend in the American League Central this season. Today's game is scheduled for 4:40 PT, with TV coverage on Mariners.TV featuring Aaron Goldsmith and Angie Mentink, with Brad Adam as field reporter. Radio coverage will be on 710 AM Seattle Sports with Gary Hill Jr. and Ryan Rowland-Smith. For fans who cannot watch or listen, we will have updates throughout the game. The Mariners come into this game with MOMENTUM, having reeled off four straight wins and looking like a team that is starting to find its identity. The offense has been PRODUCTIVE, the pitching has been solid, and the defense has been reliable. It is the kind of all-around performance that wins games in the American League, and the Mariners will be looking to keep it going against a Twins team that is vulnerable. Castillo's familiarity with the Twins lineup is a major advantage. He has held Minnesota's hitters to a .195 average in 113 career at-bats, a number that reflects his ability to navigate their lineup with PRECISION and confidence. If he can continue that dominance, the Mariners will be in excellent position to extend their winning streak to five games. The weather may be a factor, but the Mariners have shown that they can win in any conditions. Whether it is rain or shine, this is a team that is playing with CONFIDENCE and purpose, and they will be a tough out for any opponent.