Washington sports schedule May 31-June 6
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The Seattle Mariners continue their road stretch with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers starting on Friday.
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COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring professional and local events across the state. The staff at the Columbia Basin Herald would like to congratulate all of the local athletes that made it to state competition the last two weeks.
Wednesday, May 31 Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees - 6:40 p.m.
Friday, June 2 Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers - 5:05 p.m.
Saturday, June 3 Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club Spring Classic Race - 7 a.m. at the Ardell Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Double header race, Race One begins at 10 a.m. Race Two begins 30 minutes after the first race ends.
Desert Duellers - Washington State Horsemen Games Division event, begins at 9 a.m. at the G&C Arena in Ephrata.
Dru Gimlin 3 on 3 basketball tournament - begins at 9 a.m. in downtown Quincy.
Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers - 1:05 p.m.
Seattle Storm at Los Angeles Sparks - 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 4 Desert Duellers - Washington State Horsemen Games Division event, begins at 9 a.m. at the G&C Arena in Ephrata.
Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers - 11:35 a.m.
Tuesday, June 6
Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres - 6:40 p.m.
Seattle Storm vs Los Angeles Sparks - 7 p.m.
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