Rangers vs Mariners Prediction: Game Details
Today’s AL West matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers is set to take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 PM ET, and you can catch the action on BSSW. The Mariners are currently slight favorites on the road, with a money line payout of -125 compared to the Rangers at +104.
On the mound, the Mariners will send Luis Castillo to face off against Andrew Heaney for the Rangers. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -124 compared to the under at +100. With the Rangers currently leading the AL West and the Mariners right behind them, this game could have some significant implications for the division standings.
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In this MLB matchup, Seattle’s Bryce Miller delivered a solid start, lasting four innings while allowing just one hit and one earned run against the Rangers. The Mariners scored early with one run in the first inning but then struggled until the top of the 6th, when they managed to break through for two more runs. Ultimately, this effort led to a 3-1 road victory over the Rangers.
Jon Gray started for Texas, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up seven hits and one earned run. He finished with seven strikeouts but issued one walk. Jonathan Hernandez came out of the bullpen for the win.
Evan Carter provided the game’s only home run while going 2/4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Adolis Garcia also had a two-hit game for the Rangers’ offense.
Seattle Mariners
Luis Castillo and the Mariners are traveling to face the Rangers in this critical MLB matchup. Castillo, holding a 1-1 record from his initial two starts of the season, is fresh off a commanding performance against the Rockies. In that game, he pitched 7 innings, struck out 9 batters, and allowed only 2 hits. His first start saw him going 6 innings but resulted in a loss to the Cubs, as reflected in the MLB score.
The Seattle Mariners have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which ranks 24th in the league. Their home offense has been particularly poor, scoring just 3.2 runs per game at home.
While their batting average and slugging percentage are below average, their BABIP is good, ranking 7th in the league. The Mariners’ top hitters this season have been Cal Raleigh, Mitch Haniger, and Julio Rodríguez. Rodríguez has been hot lately, hitting .400 over his last 9 games. J.P. Crawford is currently on a 5-game hitting streak.
Texas Rangers
Andrew Heaney will be making his 4th start of the season for the Rangers, and he will be at home against the Mariners. So far, Heaney has yet to pick up a win, but he has been able to keep his team in the game, as he has not allowed more than 3 earned runs in a start. Heaney’s last outing was a no-decision against the Braves, where he went 5 innings and struck out 5.
In this MLB betting lines context, the Texas Rangers are performing notably, averaging 4.8 runs per game, ranking them 10th in the league. Their team batting average stands at .251, placing them 8th overall. Adolis García has emerged as their standout hitter this season, boasting a .312 average with 7 home runs and 23 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, García has hit 10 for 36, including 3 home runs and 8 RBIs, making him a key player to watch in upcoming matchups.
Marcus Semien has also been a key contributor, hitting .257 with 4 home runs and 18 RBIs. He’s hitting .227 in his last 10 games. Evan Carter has 4 home runs and 9 RBIs this season. He’s hitting .215 on the year and .176 in his last 9 games.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8.5 -124
- ML: Rangers +104
- ATS: Rangers +1.5
Mariners vs Rangers Odds
- ML: SEA -125 | TEX +104
- RUN LINE: SEA -1.5 | TEX +1.5
- TOTAL: 8.5
Mariners vs Rangers Game Information
- Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
- Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Need Written Date 2:35 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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