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Angels' Top Pitcher Kikuchi Ready to Lead Team to Victory Against Mariners in AL West Showdown

The Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels will kick off a four-game series in the AL West on Thursday. The Angels previously won two out of three games when they faced off in June. Seattle will be finishing up a home series against Milwaukee, while the Angels will be concluding their series against the Mets in New York. Logan Evans will start for Seattle with a 3.81 ERA, while Yusei Kikuchi will start for Los Angeles with a 3.13 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:38 EST. Stay tuned for our Mariners vs. Angels prediction and more insights on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners +130 | Angels -145
• Spread: Mariners +1.5 (-165) | Angels -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 59%.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently second in the AL West, trailing the Astros by five games for the division lead. If the season concluded today, they would secure the second Wild Card spot. In recent games against the Brewers, the Mariners split the first two low-scoring contests where they only allowed runs under the total. In their latest game, the Mariners secured a victory with a sole run, courtesy of Cal Raleigh's home run. Raleigh, fresh off his Home Run Derby win, is making a case for the AL MVP award by leading the MLB in home runs and placing second in RBIs. Arozarena and Rodriguez also contributed to the team's offensive success. Logan Evans, a 24-year-old right-hander, is set to make his 11th start of the season with a 3-3 record and a 3.82 ERA. Despite recent struggles, he secured a win against the Astros in his last outing.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently facing a ten-game deficit in the AL West standings, but remain only four games out of the final Wild Card spot. After winning a series in Philadelphia following the All-Star Break, they suffered two losses in New York against the Mets. In Tuesday's game, right fielder Jorge Soler hit a home run in the second inning, but the team ultimately fell short in a 3-2 loss. Soler, in his first season with the Angels, has accumulated 12 home runs and 34 RBIs so far this season. Left fielder Taylor Ward leads the team in home runs (23) and RBIs (76), consistently batting cleanup. Right fielder Jo Adell has also been a standout player with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs. 34-year-old left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, in his 22nd start, holds a 4-6 record with the team going 3-2 in his last five starts. Kikuchi has recorded a 3.13 ERA with 123 strikeouts and 52 walks. In his recent outing against the Phillies, he allowed two runs in five innings during a loss.

Angels' Top Pitcher Kikuchi Ready to Lead Team to Victory Against Mariners

The Los Angeles Angels will be sending their top pitcher, Kikuchi, to face the Seattle lineup known for winning in low-scoring games. Although Seattle managed a 1-0 victory on Tuesday with a solo home run from Cal Raleigh, this style of play may not be sustainable. With key players Ward, Trout, Adell, and Soler healthy, the Angels are in a strong position to outscore the Mariners, especially with their ace on the mound. Seattle's starting pitcher, Evans, recently struggled against the Yankees, giving up six earned runs in just four innings. Considering these factors, it is advisable to favor the Angels in Thursday's matchup. Ultimately, the Angels are poised to secure a victory against the Mariners.

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