The Texas Rangers have made the shocking decision to hire former Seattle Mariners infielder Bret Boone as the team’s new hitting coach. The Rangers had a need for a new hitting instructor after they fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker following a three-game series against Seattle on Sunday.

It’s Monday, May 5 and the Mariners (20-13) take on the Athletics (19-16). Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Luis Severino for Oakland. The Athletics won two of three against the Marlins and three of four versus the Rangers before flying back across the country for this matchup.