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Marlins Look to Upset Mariners in Opening Game of Three-Game Series: Can Quantrill Lead Miami to Victory?

The Miami Marlins will face off against the Seattle Mariners in the first of a three-game series, with the Marlins sending Cal Quantrill to the mound and the Mariners countering with Logan Gilbert. The Mariners hold a slight edge in the betting line as favorites. Can the Marlins pull off an upset against a team they struggled against last season? Stay tuned for the Marlins vs. Mariners prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +225 | Mariners -268
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (+110) | Mariners -1.5 (-126)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 73%.

Miami vs Seattle Stats

Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins will be starting their road trip with Cal Quantrill taking the mound on Friday. Quantrill had a tough outing in his last game, giving up seven runs in just 3.1 innings against the Phillies. Despite this, he has shown glimpses of promise in his recent starts, with two of his last three outings seeing him concede two or fewer runs. However, his overall stats for the season include an 8.31 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP with a 1-2 record in 17.1 innings pitched. Against the Mariners, Quantrill has a career ERA of 3.98 with an 0-1 record in 20.1 innings.

The Marlins have shown improvement and competitiveness, with promising signs for their young hitters. Players like Eric Wagaman and Xavier Edwards are standing out at the plate, with Wagaman boasting seven RBIs and a .795 OPS while Edwards leads the team in base hits. However, the team's overall offensive ranking is at 25, with an average of 4.42 runs per game, while their pitching defense is a weakness at 28th, with a 4.89 ERA.

Despite their challenges, Miami has managed to stay competitive and will look to continue their positive momentum on the road trip.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners will have Logan Gilbert on the mound for their upcoming game. Gilbert has shown dominance in most of his recent performances, with a 2.63 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. Despite a recent no-decision, he has been able to keep opponents to just one run in three of his five outings. The Mariners have had success on the road, including a series win against the Blue Jays and winning two out of three games against the Red Sox. They have a strong offense, ranking fifth in home runs, led by players like Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh. Seattle is averaging 4.52 runs per game and has solid pitching with a 3.92 ERA. The team currently has a power ranking of 12 and a 14-11 overall record. Miami, their upcoming opponent, went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Seattle.

Marlins vs. Mariners: Pitching Showdown Looms in Opening Match-up

The Miami Marlins have shown promise with three victories in their last four games, including a successful series against the Reds. The Seattle Mariners may risk becoming complacent at the start of this series, having faced tough competition in their previous three series against top-tier teams. This initial match-up could pose a challenge for them. Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill has performed well in recent outings, limiting opponents to three runs or less in two of his last three games. Quantrill has historically fared well against the Mariners, boasting a 3.98 ERA in 20.1 innings pitched against them. Meanwhile, Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert has demonstrated strong pitching skills, although the team's offense has struggled to provide adequate run support for him in the majority of his outings this season, scoring four or fewer runs in four of his five starts.

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