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Seattle Mariners Take on Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, Seeking to Extend Winning Streak

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 vs Pittsburgh Stats

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their 10th consecutive loss, falling to the San Diego Padres 8-2. Pitcher Mitch Keller took his seventh loss of the season after allowing eight earned runs in five innings. Despite the loss, DH Joey Bart hit his 11th home run of the year, while right fielder Bryan De La Cruz raised his batting average to .240 with two hits. The Pirates' offense has struggled recently, scoring two runs or less in four of their last five games. In terms of injuries, third baseman Jesus Castillo is day-to-day, while second baseman Nick Gonzales and outfielder Joshua Palacios remain on the IL. Additionally, the Pirates have a power ranking of 23, ranking #23 for offense and #17 for defense, with an overall record of 56-64. Their upcoming opponent, the Seattle Mariners, went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Home Struggles Continue as Seattle Mariners Look to Capitalize

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled this month, losing their last 10 games overall and four consecutive games at home. Since July 31, the Pirates have only won 1 out of 12 games. Pitcher Castillo has historically performed well against the Pirates, boasting a 2.32 ERA in 14 starts against them. In his recent start, Castillo pitched six scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters, leading to a victory over Pittsburgh. The Pirates have been particularly ineffective at home, losing five of their last six games and failing to win their last three series. Furthermore, the Pirates' home-field advantage has been lacking this season, with a win percentage of only 46.4%. On the other hand, the Seattle Mariners have shown strength on the road, sweeping the White Sox earlier in the month. With a league-leading ERA of 3.46, the Mariners are poised for success in their upcoming game in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Based on statistical analysis, it is advisable to bet on the Seattle Mariners to win.

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