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Minnesota Twins Look to Take Series Lead Against Seattle Mariners in Friday Night Matchup at T-Mobile Park

Minnesota (30-25) will be looking to secure the series lead as they face Seattle (30-24) in the first game of their three-game series at 10:10 PM ET at T-Mobile Park on Friday night. Zebby Matthews, with a 0-1 record and 7.71 ERA, will start for the Twins, while Bryan Woo, boasting a 5-2 record and 2.40 ERA, will take the mound for the Mariners. The Twins have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Seattle. Seattle is currently favored to win, with the line opening at -156 and currently at -150. Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +132 | Mariners -150
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+154)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 60%.

Minnesota vs Seattle Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins recently had a mixed series against Tampa Bay, winning the second game but ultimately losing the finale, leading to their third loss in the last four games. They will look to bounce back and take the series lead in their upcoming game on Friday.

Currently, the Twins have a below-average offense, ranking 23rd in the league with an average of 3.93 runs per game and a .236 batting average which ranks 22nd. On the pitching side, Minnesota is performing better, allowing an average of 3.45 runs per game which is third in the league. Their pitchers have a .234 opponent batting average, ranking 11th in the league.

Byron Buxton leads the team with a .261 batting average and 10 home runs, while Ty France leads in RBI with 30. In their last game, the Twins secured a 5-4 win over Kansas City with starting pitcher Matthews giving up five hits and two runs in four innings.

Despite their struggles on offense, Minnesota ranks well in defense with a power ranking of 5 and is currently 29-25 this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have experienced difficulties in their recent games, losing four out of six. Despite this, they maintain a half-game lead over Houston in the AL West and aim to increase their division lead in the upcoming game on Friday. Seattle ranks 10th in the league for both scoring an average of 4.57 runs per game and batting average at .238. Cal Raleigh has been a standout performer with a .258 batting average, 19 home runs, and 37 RBI. On the defensive side, the Mariners are giving up an average of 4.24 runs per game, with opponents having a .255 batting average against them. Woo's last start resulted in a 2-1 loss to Houston after giving up nine hits and two runs in six innings. The Mariners currently hold a power ranking of 18 and have a 30-25 overall record, with recent matchups against Minnesota resulting in a 1-2 record for Seattle.

Seattle Mariners Favored to Win Against Minnesota Twins in Matchup Due to Strong Pitching and Hitting Advantage

The Minnesota Twins have encountered a challenging stretch, losing three out of their last four games, while the Seattle Mariners have faced similar difficulties, losing four out of their last six games. The Mariners hold an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly the struggles of Matthews on the mound for the Twins, who has given up six runs in two recent starts. In addition, Minnesota's bullpen has shown signs of weakness, which may pose obstacles against the Mariners' offense. Woo, the Mariners' pitcher, has demonstrated consistency and effectiveness by only allowing three runs in his last three starts. His strong home record of giving up only two runs in three starts further strengthens Seattle's position. In light of these factors, it is recommended to consider betting on Seattle to win on the money line.

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