Seattle Mariners vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of their series at PNC Park. Luis Castillo will be starting for the Mariners, with Bailey
Game outlook
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of their series at PNC Park. Luis Castillo will be starting for the Mariners, with Bailey Falter taking the mound for the Pirates. The Mariners have a slight edge in the matchup, having won two out of three games in their previous series against the Pirates. The game is set to begin at 1:05 PM Eastern time.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mariners -150 | Pirates +138
Spread: Mariners 0 (+3) | Pirates +1.5 (-123)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 60%.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners suffered their third consecutive loss when they were defeated by the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the final game of their series. Reliever Andres Munoz allowed a two-run homer in the eighth inning, resulting in his second loss of the season. Despite a strong performance from starter Bryce Miller, who pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out nine Tigers, the Mariners struggled offensively, scoring only one run from Justin Turner's bases-loaded walk. Manager Scott Servais expressed frustration with the lack of offensive production, stating that the team needs to find a way to generate more runs. The Mariners are dealing with injuries to center fielder Julio Rodriguez and shortstop J.P. Crawford. Despite their offensive struggles, the team ranks highly in defense and has a winning record of 63-59 for the season.