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Seattle Mariners Expected to Secure Victory Against Depleted Oakland Athletics in Sunday Showdown

The Oakland Athletics will play the final game of their series against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, after splitting the first two games of the season. The Athletics will be missing several key players, including five pitchers and two position players. Seattle will also be without four pitchers and left fielder Cade Marlowe. Despite the absences, the Mariners are considered the favorites with Bryan Woo starting on the mound. This article offers a prediction for the match-up between the Athletics and Mariners based on the current lineup and pitching match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +142 | Mariners -164
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-155) | Mariners -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Oakland vs Seattle Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently excelling in pitching, ranking in the top 12 in four major categories. The team leads in quality starts and ranks highly in ERA, batting average allowed, and WHIP. Luis Severino has a perfect ERA through one start, while Jeffrey Springs leads in wins and strikeouts. The Athletics will have JP Sears on the mound for their next game. At the plate, the team is scoring consistently and Tyler Soderstrom has been a standout player so far this season. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 30, ranking 12th in offense, 6th in defense, and are currently 1-1 this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have had a mixed start to the season, ranking poorly in offensive statistics such as on-base percentage, runs scored, slugging percentage, and batting average. Jorge Polanco has been a standout performer, leading the team in several offensive categories. On the pitching side, the Mariners have had some success with Quality Starts and WHIP, but their ERA is in the middle of the league. Logan Gilbert has been a standout pitcher with a low ERA and high strikeout total. Seattle will look to Bryan Woo to continue their success on the mound. In terms of overall performance, the Mariners have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 29th for offense and 19th for defense. They are currently 1-1 on the season and recently lost two out of three games to Oakland.

Bryan Woo to Lead Seattle Mariners to Victory Against Athletics in Sunday Finale

The Seattle Mariners are set to have Bryan Woo take the mound on Sunday to conclude their series against the Athletics. Woo, a talented 25-year-old right-hander, had an impressive performance last season with 9 victories in 12 decisions, a 2.89 ERA, 101 strikeouts, and a 0.90 WHIP. In his four appearances against the Athletics last season, Woo's record was 3-0 with a remarkable 0.89 ERA and 23 strikeouts. Although Seattle's offense has been quiet at the start of the season, only producing two home runs, they are expected to have a breakout game against the Athletics' starting pitcher, JP Sears, on Sunday. Key players such as Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, and Victor Robles are anticipated to have a significant impact at the plate for the Mariners.

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