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Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants set to clash in pivotal three-game series with playoff implications

The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants are set to face off in the first game of a three-game series on Friday, Aug. 23. Both teams are looking to improve their standings and secure a spot in the playoffs. The Mariners, who are currently second in their division with a 64-64 record, recently fired their manager after a poor performance. The Giants, with a record of 65-64 and sitting 3.5 games back of a wild card place, have won four of their last six games. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10 P.M. EST, with Hayden Birdsong starting for the Giants and Luis Castillo starting for the Mariners. Seattle is the betting favorite, opening at -154 with the current line at Seattle -141.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +126 | Mariners -141
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-172) | Mariners -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 59%.

San Francisco vs Seattle Stats

San Francisco Giants

The Seattle Mariners are currently 64-64 overall this season and are in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Astros by five games. The team has fallen out of wild card contention, being 7.5 games behind the Royals. After losing eight of their last nine games, the Mariners fired manager Scott Servais and appointed Dan as their interim manager for the remainder of the season. In their last game, the Mariners lost to the Dodgers 8-4, giving the Dodgers a sweep. Luis Castillo will start the next game for the Mariners, with a record of 10-12 and an ERA of 3.51. The team has struggled offensively, having the worst batting average in the league. On the other hand, San Francisco has a power ranking of 12, ranking 15th in offense and 18th in defense with a 65-64 season record.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are currently 65-64 overall this season and are in fourth place in the National League West division. They are 11.5 games back of the Dodgers for first place and 3.5 games back of the Braves for the final wild card spot in the National League. The Giants have won four of their last six games and lost their last game to the White Sox 6-2. Pitcher Logan Webb threw eight innings in the game, allowing two runs and five hits, in a no-decision. Hayden Birdsong will start for the Giants in their upcoming game, with a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 5.01 this season. The Giants are hitting .243 as a team this season, ranking 16th in the league. They have hit the eighth most doubles and sixth most triples. Seattle Mariners have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 27th in offense, scoring an average of 3.93 runs per game, and first in defense, giving up an average of 3.82 runs per game. The Giants have won two out of their last three matchups against the Mariners.

Mariners vs. Giants: Contrasting Teams Face Off on Friday Night

On Friday night, two contrasting teams will face off as the Mariners, who recently made changes following a decline in their position within the American League West division, come up against the Giants. With a struggling offense that has been averaging .200 this month and .206 since the All-Star break, Seattle's performance in this upcoming game may pose challenges. The Mariners will be relying on Luis Castillo to lead the team, but they have only won two out of the five games he has started. In contrast, the Giants hold a strong position with their ability to hit doubles, ranking eighth in this category. Despite San Francisco starting Hayden Birdson, who has faced challenges this season, the Mariners' poor batting average gives the Giants an advantage. Based on Seattle's past performance and statistics, it is likely that they will continue to struggle on the road. Therefore, it is recommended to select the Giants to cover in this matchup.

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