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Braves and Mariners set to clash in series finale, with Atlanta favored to win against struggling Seattle squad

The Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners will conclude their interleague series on Wednesday, with the Braves leading the NL East and the Mariners leading the AL West. In the first game of the series, the Mariners secured a win with a walk-off home run by Mitch Garver. The second game will feature Chris Sale on the mound for the Braves and Emerson Hancock for the Mariners. The Braves are favored to win, with the game scheduled to start at 3:40 EST at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -167 | Mariners +146
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+100) | Mariners +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Atlanta vs Seattle Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have been on a winning streak, taking down their past five series and dominating against their NL East rival, the Miami Marlins. However, their recent series against the Seattle Mariners started off with a loss in the opening game. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout player for the Braves, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. Despite slow starts from power hitters like Matt Olson and Ronald Acuna Jr., the team has been performing well overall. Pitcher Chris Sale has been strong on the mound with a 3-1 record and a solid ERA. With a power ranking of 5, Atlanta excels in offense and defense, scoring an average of 5.56 runs per game and allowing just 3.85 runs per game against them. Currently, the Braves hold a record of 19-8 for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently leading the AL West, but are considered underdogs to win the division. Despite this, they have been playing well recently, winning four consecutive series. In a recent game against Atlanta, Mitch Garver hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 9th inning, highlighting his performance in a season where he has been struggling at the plate. Julio Rodriguez has been performing well, leading the team in hits and batting average. Additionally, catcher Cal Raleigh and right fielder Mitch Haniger have been strong power hitters for the team. Emerson Hancock will be starting the next game for Seattle, boasting a 3-2 record for the season. The Mariners are ranked 3rd in power rankings with a strong defense, while their offense ranks 25th. In their last 3 matchups, Atlanta has won 2 out of 3 games against Seattle. For more information on sports betting, consider checking out reputable sportsbooks.

Chris Sale leads Atlanta Braves to victory against struggling Seattle Mariners in upcoming game

The Atlanta Braves will be on the road, with Chris Sale as their top pitcher for the upcoming game. Sale has accumulated 33 strikeouts this season, surpassing Seattle's Hancock who has 19. His impressive ERA and recent strong performance, allowing only one run in a win over the AL Central-leading Guardians, demonstrates his pitching prowess. Additionally, Atlanta boasts a powerful offense, ranking second in the majors in batting average at .272 and fifth in total run production. In contrast, Seattle's team batting average is much lower at .216, placing them at 28th in the league, and they rank 25th in run production. While Seattle relies on their pitching staff for victories, they will be challenged by Atlanta's talented lineup. Therefore, the Braves are favored to secure the win in the third game of the series.

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