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Mariners Look to Sweep Rangers in Lone Star State showdown

In this article, the focus is on the final game of a weekend series between the Mariners and the Rangers in the Lone Star State. The Mariners won the opening game of the series in a hard-fought 7-6 victory, and now the question is whether they can maintain that momentum or if the Rangers will come out on top on getaway day. The starting pitchers for the game will be Luis Castillo for the Mariners and Jack Leiter for the Rangers. Seattle is currently the betting favorite with a -125 line. Stay tuned for the outcome of the middle game of the series and continue to follow MLB updates from our cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -125 | Rangers +109
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+135) | Rangers +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.

Seattle vs Texas Stats

Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners bounced back from a two-game losing streak with a win against Texas in the opening game of the series. Despite missing several opportunities at the plate, they managed to secure the victory with strong performances from J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez. Logan Gilbert had a decent outing on the mound, but it was Eduard Bazardo who earned the win in relief. Luis Castillo will be starting in the upcoming game, looking to improve on his recent performances. Seattle ranks 12th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a 42-39 record this season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers have had some recent successes, winning four of their last six games before falling to Seattle in extra innings on Friday night. The Rangers are currently standing fourth in the AL West with a 40-42 record, trailing the Astros by nine games. In Friday's game, Texas struggled with runners in scoring position and left 13 men on base, ultimately losing to Seattle. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi started the game but did not factor in the decision, with Shawn Armstrong taking the loss. Jack Leiter will be starting his 14th game of the season for the Rangers, looking to improve on his recent performance where he has struggled in his last three starts. The Rangers have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked #26 for offense, averaging 3.64 runs per game, but are ranked #1 for defense, giving up an average of 3.42 runs per game. Seattle has recently struggled against Texas, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Pitching Struggles for Both Starters Point to Advantage for Mariners against Rangers

Both starting pitchers have faced challenges in achieving success recently. Leiter has recorded a 0-3 record with a 6.75 ERA in four starts during June, only pitching more than five innings once. On the other hand, Castillo is winless in his last six starts and holds a 0-2 record with a 4.50 ERA in five starts this month. The Mariners have exhibited stronger offensive capabilities compared to the struggling Rangers this season. While Castillo is currently a more reliable pitcher than Leiter, combining these factors leans towards giving the advantage to the Mariners in this matchup.

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