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Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays Face Off in Decisive Game of Home Series

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners will finish their home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4:10 PM Eastern first pitch. The teams are currently tied with two wins each in their last four games. Drew Rasmussen with an ERA of 2.7 will start for the Rays, while Luis Castillo with an ERA of 3.72 will start for the Mariners. Seattle is favored to win with an opening line of -174, which has since shifted to Seattle -153. This article was written prior to Tuesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +138 | Mariners -153
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-165) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 6.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 60%.

Tampa Bay vs Seattle Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays struggled offensively in their recent game, only managing one run on two hits. Josh Lowe was responsible for the lone run, hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Ryan Pepiot pitched over six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out six. The pitching staff as a whole currently ranks 12th in baseball with an ERA of 3.91, but has been weaker on the road. In August, the staff boasts a 3.12 ERA, but has struggled with home runs and strikeouts. The offense has also been lacking, averaging 3.84 runs per game and ranking 28th in the league in batting average. The Rays have had more success on the road, however, where they've hit more extra-base hits and home runs. Overall, Tampa Bay's lack of plate discipline and high strikeout rate have been hindering their offensive momentum. With an overall record of 66-66, the Rays are looking to make improvements in both their offense and pitching to get back in the win column.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays thanks to a strong offensive performance led by Josh Rojas and supported by home runs from Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena. Pitcher Bryce Miller had an impressive outing, allowing only one run over seven innings while striking out 10 batters. The Mariners are now set to face the Rays again with Luis Castillo taking the mound. Castillo has had success against the Rays in the past but has had a slightly more inconsistent performance in August. Despite their struggles at the plate, the Mariners have shown patience and have been able to draw walks, although they have had difficulty capitalizing on hits and extra-base hits. The Mariners currently have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 26th in offense, but are first in defense.

Seattle Mariners Struggle to Maintain Batting Average as Tough Matchup with Tampa Bay Approaches

The Seattle Mariners are currently struggling to maintain a batting average above .200 as August comes to a close. Despite their ability to draw walks being a strength, they are facing a tough challenge from the Tampa Bay pitching staff, known for their proficiency in limiting walks. While Tampa Bay has also faced some challenges this month, they have shown a strong performance on the road, achieving more than half of their home runs and doubles away from home this season. As a result, the upcoming match between these two teams is expected to be closely contested. Therefore, it may be advisable to consider the Tampa Bay Rays with a +1.5 run line for this matchup.

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