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Tampa Bay Rays Set to Continue Dominance Against Seattle Mariners in Series Opener at Tropicana Field

The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in the first game of their three-game series on Monday evening. Both teams have not announced their starting pitchers, but it is likely that RHP Bryan Woo (3-1, 1.67 ERA) will start for the Mariners and Taj Bradley (2-4, 4.06 ERA) will start for the Rays. The Rays previously won three of four games against the Mariners in their last series. The game is scheduled to start at 6:50 PM Eastern time. Seattle is the betting favorite with odds opening at -107.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -107 | Rays -103
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+160) | Rays +1.5 (-185)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 52%.

Seattle vs Tampa Bay Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners ended their three-game losing streak by defeating the Miami Marlins 9-0, with pitcher Logan Gilbert earning his fifth win of the season after pitching eight scoreless innings. Left fielder Dominic Canzone had four hits, including a home run, while rookie Ryan Bliss had three hits and drove in two runs. The team's offense has been inconsistent recently, scoring three runs or less in three of their last four games. Gilbert credited the defense and offense for his success on the mound. Second baseman Jorge Polanco remains on the injured list with a hamstring issue. Seattle is currently ranked 26th in offense, 5th in defense, and has a record of 45-34 this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

On Saturday, Tampa Bay's three-game winning streak came to an end as they fell to the Pirates 4-3 in Pittsburgh. Starter Zach Eflin took his fifth loss of the season, pitching seven innings and giving up four earned runs on five hits while striking out six. Right fielder Amed Rosario was injured in the first inning after being hit in the head with a fastball and was forced to leave the game. Despite first baseman Yandy Diaz cutting Pittsburgh's lead to one with a RBI single in the ninth, the Rays could not complete the comeback. Tampa Bay's power ranking is 24, ranking 25th in offense and defense, with an overall record of 37-40. Injuries include Brandon Lowe and Amed Rosario, who are both listed as day-to-day. The Rays have struggled against the Mariners, going 0-3 in their last three meetings.

Tampa Bay Rays Dominant Against Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field, Set to Continue Winning Streak

The Tampa Bay Rays have demonstrated dominance in their recent matchups against the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field, securing three consecutive wins with a combined score of 20-12. They displayed an impressive .895 OPS against Seattle pitchers in their last three home games. Meanwhile, the Mariners' pitching staff has struggled against the Rays, posting an ERA below six in their previous seven encounters. Additionally, the Mariners have faced challenges on the road, losing three of their last four games and series, with a win rate of less than 50% away from their home ballpark. Contrarily, the Rays have shown strength both offensively and defensively in their recent performances, clinching victories while limiting their opponents to two runs in two of their last three home games. With Tampa Bay's strong momentum and statistical advantages, it is recommended to favor the Rays in the upcoming series opener against the Mariners.

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