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Cleveland Guardians to Face Seattle Mariners in Sunday Showdown, Mariners Favored in Betting Odds

The Cleveland Guardians are set to face the Seattle Mariners in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, June 15. Both teams are currently in second place in their respective divisions and have hopes of making a playoff run. Luis Ortiz will be starting for the Guardians, while Emerson Hancock will take the mound for the Mariners. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 P.M. EST. Seattle is the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -109 and currently sitting at -112.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -102 | Mariners -112
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-213) | Mariners -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 53%.

Cleveland vs Seattle Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians are currently 35-33 overall this season, placing them in second in the American League Central division, trailing the Tigers by nine games. They have a 16-18 road record and have lost seven of their last nine games. In their recent game against the Mariners, the Guardians lost 4-3 despite Jose Ramirez hitting a solo homer. Luis Ortiz will start the next game with a 3-7 record and a 4.26 ERA. The Guardians are 5-8 when Ortiz has started this season. Cleveland ranks 24th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a power ranking of 18.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently 34-34 overall this season, placing them in second in the American League West division, five games behind the Astros. Despite losing eight of their last 11 games, they have managed to secure back-to-back wins. In their last game, they defeated the Guardians 4-3 in walk-off fashion. George Kirby threw five innings, allowing two runs and striking out five batters. Emerson Hancock is set to start the next game for the Mariners, with a 2-2 record and a 5.04 ERA in 11 starts this season. The Mariners rank 19th in hitting with a .244 average, 15th in runs scored, and seventh in home runs. Against the Guardians, Seattle has a power ranking of 28 and ranks 12th in offense and 21st in defense. In their last three matchups, Cleveland went 1-2 against Seattle.

Guardians Struggle as Mariners Look to Capitalize on Pitching Vulnerabilities

The recent performance of the Guardians has been subpar, with seven losses in their last nine games. The team has struggled to secure victories due to inconsistent pitching and a lackluster offense. Concerns are heightened with Luis Ortiz scheduled to pitch, as his daytime ERA is 6.10 and his road ERA is 5.40. In contrast, the Mariners have displayed strong hitting with a .277 batting average in June. Given these factors, it seems likely that Seattle will capitalize on the Guardians' pitching vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is recommended to consider taking Seattle to cover in the upcoming matchup.

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