Albert
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11h
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 2Looking at Detroit's starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, we see a significant drop in performance from his previous season, currently sitting at a 7.20 ERA. A small reprieve however, as he usually sharpens up for playoffs as seen last season. His counterpart, Luis Castillo of the Mariners has a more consistent record, with a current 3.60 ERA.
Now, let's focus on the batters. Detroit's top guns include Dillon Dingler and Spencer Torkelson, with quite impressive batting averages of 0.455 and 0.389 respectively. Dingler has been knocking it out of the park with 5 RBIs this season, adding substantial strength to the Tigers offensive line. On the Mariners side, Jorge Polanco is the one to watch with a .400 batting average and 4 RBIs. Dylan Moore hasn't been able to bring in any runs yet, but he's aiming to change that.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and revisit past matchups between these two teams. It appears the Tigers have a history of sinking their claws into the Mariners, based on the results of their previous encounters.
That said, let's not forget the recent stumbles. The Detroit Tigers have been clawing for victory with only 2-3 in their regular season record, while the Seattle Mariners have been navigating choppy waters with a 2-4 record.
Considering all this, I can feel a turn of events on the horizon. Perhaps the emerald city charm coupled with the pitcher-friendly aspects of T-Mobile Park might just give the Mariners the edge they need over the Tigers.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 2