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AL West Showdown: Mariners Face Rangers in Friday Night Matchup at T-Mobile Park

On Friday, June 14, 2024, an AL West showdown between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners is set to take place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. This marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Mariners already securing two wins out of three games in April. Starting pitchers for the game will be Andrew Heaney (Rangers) and Luis Castillo (Mariners), with Seattle opening as the betting favorite at -145. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +133 | Mariners -145
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-166) | Mariners -1.5 (+146)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 59%.

Texas vs Seattle Stats

Texas Rangers

Thursday's game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers is not included in this analysis. The Rangers, who have been struggling this season, managed to edge out a 3-2 victory against the Dodgers in the middle game of their three-game series on Wednesday night. Currently, the Rangers are 32-35, sitting 6.5 games behind the AL West-leading Mariners. The team is ranked 15th in the majors in runs scored per game and 18th in OPS. On the pitching side, they are ranked 14th in runs allowed per game, 17th in ERA, and 19th in WHIP. Andrew Heaney is set to pitch for the Rangers on Friday against the Mariners. He has a 2-7 record with a 4.06 ERA this season. This will be his second time facing the Mariners this season, with a career record of 4-8 against them. Get more out of your sports betting experience with our sportsbook promo codes.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners, with a power ranking of 10, hosted the Chicago White Sox with hopes of sweeping a four-game series after a 2-1 victory last Wednesday extended their winning streak to four games. The Mariners, scoring an average of 3.87 runs per game, are ranked 26th in offense but excel in defense, giving up 3.70 points per game. Luis Castillo, with a 5-7 record and 3.35 ERA, will pitch against the Rangers for the second time this season after a recent rough outing. Despite their offensive struggles, the Mariners have been strong defensively, with an impressive 3.51 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.

Corey Seager shines in Rangers' victory as Luis Castillo prepares for bounce back against Dodgers

Corey Seager made a triumphant return to the Rangers' lineup with a three-run homer in a 3-2 victory over the Dodgers, highlighting his importance to the team. Although the Rangers have a chance of winning the series at T-Mobile Park, my prediction for the opener is in favor of Luis Castillo bouncing back from a recent rough outing on the road. Castillo has demonstrated strong home statistics this season, with a 2.95 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and impressive strikeout to walk ratio. Despite the Rangers' previous success against Castillo, they have struggled against right-handed pitchers recently. On the other hand, Andrew Heaney has faced challenges in his recent outings, presenting an opportunity for players like Mitch Haniger to capitalize. Ultimately, the performance of these key players will be crucial factors in determining the outcome of the upcoming games.

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