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Seattle Mariners Gear Up to Face Boston Red Sox in Crucial Three-Game Series at Fenway Park

The Seattle Mariners will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Boston Red Sox in the first game of their three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Bryce Miller will start for the Mariners, while Sean Newcomb will take the mound for the Red Sox. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Boston opening as the betting favorite at -128. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mariners vs. Red Sox matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners +116 | Red Sox -128
• Spread: Mariners +1.5 (-182) | Red Sox -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Seattle vs Boston Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners recently bounced back from a loss in the first game of their weekend series against Toronto with two consecutive wins, resulting in their second consecutive series win. They will aim to continue their momentum and secure a third straight win in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Currently, Seattle averages 4.45 runs per game, ranking 13th in the league, with a batting average of .222 (23rd), an on-base percentage of .319 (19th), and a slugging percentage of .393 (17th). Cal Raleigh leads the team with a .233 batting average and nine home runs, while Randy Arozarena leads in RBI with 17. Defensively, the Mariners are giving up 4.23 runs per game (13th in the league), with opponents hitting .251 against them (23rd), holding a 3.76 ERA (12th), and a 1.34 WHIP (22nd). In the power rankings, Seattle is currently ranked 23, with an offense ranking of 18 (averaging 4.29 runs per game), a defense ranking of 14 (allowing an average of 4.29 points against per game), and a 12-10 record this season. Additionally, Miller recently pitched a strong performance, allowing no runs in five innings in a 5-3 win over Cincinnati, but holds a 0-2 record with an 8.44 ERA in two games against Boston.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox recently had their four-game winning streak come to an end against the White Sox, but they aim to maintain their momentum and secure their third consecutive series win against the Mariners. The team averages 4.52 runs per game, placing them 11th in the league, with a .246 batting average (12th) and .324 on-base percentage (11th). Trevor Story leads the team with a .318 batting average and five home runs, while Alex Bregman leads in RBI with 16. Defensively, the Red Sox are allowing 4.83 runs per game (25th), with opponents hitting .254 against them (25th). In their last outing, pitcher Newcomb pitched 4.2 innings, allowing no runs in a 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay. The Red Sox currently hold a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 10th in offense (4.55 runs per game) and 23rd in defense (4.68 runs allowed per game), with an overall record of 12-11. Seattle had a 2-1 record in their last three matchups against Boston.

Seattle Mariners Poised for Success Against Boston Red Sox as Strong Performance Continues

The Seattle Mariners have demonstrated strong performance, winning four of their last five games, while the Boston Red Sox have won four of their last six games. Seattle holds an advantage due to their proficient hitting and upcoming match against Newcomb, who has faced difficulties on the mound, conceding 11 runs in four starts. In contrast, Boston struggles with the ninth-worst bullpen in the league, making it challenging for them to contain the Mariners’ offense. On the pitching side, Miller has been successful for Seattle, allowing only eight runs in four starts, including impressive performances in road games. With Seattle boasting the sixth-best bullpen, they are poised to limit Boston's offensive capabilities. Based on these factors, it is advisable to consider Seattle as the favorable choice on the money line.

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