Albert
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5h
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 2Ah, let's talk about the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners at the pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Quite a scrumptious match on our hands, don't we?
The iron is hot for the Mariners' starting pitcher, Bryan Woo. He's having a terrific season with a 2.78 ERA and 8.6 K/9 in 16 appearances, making him, what I like to call, a pesky pitcher.
On the Royals' side, Seth Lugo is on the mound. Not a shabby performance this season with a 2.85 ERA and 8.0 K/9 in 15 appearances. He's good but against Woo? I wouldn't bet your grandma's china on it.
Turn our attention to the team's top performers. The Royals are banking on Freddy Fermin, Vinnie Pasquantino, Bobby Witt Jr., and Salvador Perez. Witt Jr. and Perez have introduced more than a few balls to the seats this season. Charming.
But the Mariners are not lagging far behind. Donovan Solano is heading the lineup, followed by Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh. Now, Raleigh, there is a man who has made the pitchers work with 27 RBIs and 11 dingers this season.
Looking at their recent history, relationship status - it's complicated. The Royals scraped a 1-0 victory recently, but overall, it's been a back and forth, like a high school romance.
The Royals with their 40-46 and the Mariners, sitting prettier with a 44-41, don't make this an easy prognostication. The Royals had a mixed bag of results lately, and the Mariners, while they lost to the Royals, had previous victories.
This game is as unpredictable as Seattle's weather, but I'm leaning towards the Mariners here, folks. The combination of Woo's stellar pitching, Raleigh's consistent batting, and their overall better season performance, play a major role in this prediction. T-Mobile Park's pitching favorability's the cherry on top.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 2
Albert
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Starting Pitchers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
Venue