Seattle Mariners Face Tough Challenge Against Baltimore Orioles in AL Clash on Thursday

The Seattle Mariners will take on the Baltimore Orioles in an American League clash on Thursday, August 14th. The Mariners, leading the AL West, have been on a hot streak winning 10 of their last 11 games. Logan Evans will start for the Mariners while Tomouki Sugano will start for the Orioles, who are currently in last place in the AL East. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:05 P.M. EST. Stay tuned for our prediction for this matchup and more top matchups in the American League.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mariners -125 | Orioles +113
Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+120) | Orioles +1.5 (-144)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently tied for first place in the American League West division with the Astros. They have been on a hot streak, winning eight straight games and 10 of their last 11. Logan Evans will be starting for the Mariners on Thursday, holding a 6-4 record with a 4.36 ERA in 14 starts. The team has a 3-4 record when Evans starts on the road, where he has a 5.45 ERA in seven starts. Since the All-Star break, Evans has a 5.63 ERA in five starts. The Mariners have a .243 batting average this season, ranking 19th in the league, and rank 10th in runs scored. They have hit the fourth most home runs but have struggled in the second half of the season with a .214 batting average. Seattle is hitting .261 on the road and .223 against AL East teams.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles currently sit in last place in the American League East division, trailing the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays by over 15 games. The Orioles have a below .500 average home record, along with a recent record of eight losses in their last 11 games. Right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano is set to start for the Orioles on Thursday, boasting a 9-5 record and a 4.24 ERA in 22 starts. Sugano has been successful for the team, with a 14-8 record when he has pitched and an 8-3 record when pitching at home. The Orioles rank 22nd in the league in batting average at .239, 20th in runs scored, and 23rd in hits. Despite hitting the 11th most home runs, the team has also struck out the 12th most times. Baltimore has hit .256 at home, .240 overall this season, and .223 against the AL West.

Seattle Mariners Face Tough Challenge Against Baltimore Orioles in Thursday Afternoon Game

The Seattle Mariners have demonstrated strong performance in the American League recently, leading to their current position at the top of the AL West. However, an upcoming challenge awaits them in Thursday's afternoon game, particularly with Logan Evans on the mound, whose road performance has been inconsistent with a 5.63 ERA and a 3-4 record in road starts. Despite their success, the Mariners have been struggling offensively with a .214 batting average since the All-Star break, relying heavily on pitching for victories. Conversely, the Baltimore Orioles will field Tomoyuki Sugano, who has a 4.14 ERA at home and has seen solid support from the team's lineup at Camden Yards with an 8-3 record. Additionally, the Orioles have shown better performance at home with a .256 batting average compared to their .240 average in the second half of the season. Considering these factors, it is advisable to take the Orioles to cover in the upcoming game.

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