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Seattle Mariners Look to Secure First Road Series Win Against Cincinnati Reds

The Seattle Mariners (8-9) will look to secure their first road series win of the season as they face the Cincinnati Reds (9-8) at Great American Ball Park on Thursday night. The Mariners will have Bryan Woo (2-0, 2.84 ERA) on the mound, while the Reds will counter with Brady Singer (3-0, 3.18 ERA). Seattle holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Cincinnati. Despite being the betting favorite at -119, the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mariners vs. Reds matchup. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Wednesday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -119 | Reds +106
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-157)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 54%.

Seattle vs Cincinnati Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Reds, resulting in their fourth consecutive road loss. They aim to bounce back from this setback and end their road slump with a win on Thursday. Seattle has struggled offensively, averaging 3.82 runs per game which ranks 22nd in the league, with a .208 batting average ranking 23rd. On the defensive side, they are giving up 3.88 runs per game, placing them 15th in the league. Despite their challenges, Cal Raleigh leads the team with a .203 batting average and five home runs, while Jorge Polanco leads with 12 RBI. In their last game, pitcher Woo delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run in seven innings leading to a victory over Texas. Seattle is currently ranked 23rd in offense, 11th in defense, and sits at a record of 8-9 this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have rebounded from a recent loss with four consecutive wins, winning two straight series. They aim to secure their third consecutive series win as they face the Mariners. Cincinnati's offensive statistics are ranked 17th in runs per game, 28th in batting average, 26th in on-base percentage, and 26th in slugging percentage. Gavin Lux leads the team with a .273 batting average, while Elly De La Cruz leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Reds are giving up 2.88 runs per game, have the lowest opponents' batting average in the league, rank third in ERA, and lead in WHIP. Singer, with a 1-2 record and 4.13 ERA in five starts against Seattle, led the team to a 5-3 win in his last start. The Reds have a power ranking of 10 and rank 22nd in offense, scoring an average of 3.88 runs per game but rank third in defense, allowing an average of 3.19 runs per game. Seattle went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Cincinnati.

Seattle Mariners Showing Strong Form with Five Wins in Last Seven Games, Favorable Choice on Money Line against Cincinnati Reds

The Seattle Mariners have emerged as the stronger team in recent games, winning four out of their last five matchups, while the Cincinnati Reds have also shown promise with five wins in their last seven games. Seattle's advantage lies in their strong hitting performance and past success against Singer, who has struggled in his recent starts by allowing eight runs. Singer's previous match against the Mariners resulted in four runs scored against him, indicating a challenging matchup ahead. Conversely, the Reds may face difficulties offensively due to their struggles against right-handers and Woo's impressive pitching record, with only six runs conceded in three starts. Seattle's formidable bullpen further supports their potential to limit Cincinnati's offensive capabilities. It is advisable to consider Seattle as the favorable choice on the money line in this scenario.

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