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Seattle Mariners Poised for Victory in Middle Game of Series Against Chicago White Sox

In this article, we cover the upcoming middle game of the three-game series between the White Sox and Mariners in Seattle. Chicago recently missed a chance to sweep the Angels, while Seattle took three of four from Texas. Our prediction for the White Sox vs. Mariners game is based on current team performances and key factors in the matchup. Stay tuned for updates as the series progresses at T-Mobile Park.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +215 | Mariners -250
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-102) | Mariners -1.5 (-118)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 71%.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox recently took two out of three games from the Angels before falling on Sunday, marking just their second loss in the last six games. With a current record of 42-70, they are positioned at the bottom of the AL Central division, trailing the Tigers by 23 games for the top spot. Additionally, they are 17.5 games behind the Mariners for the final wild card spot in the AL playoff picture. Despite the loss, Chicago managed to tally 10 hits, with Brooks Baldwin leading the team with three. Colson Montgomery hit his seventh home run in the game. Sean Burke started on the mound, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. Tyler Alexander took the loss in relief, giving up three runs on two hits with one walk and no strikeouts. Jonathan Cannon is scheduled to pitch the next game, holding a record of 4-8 with a 4.77 ERA this season. In his last outing against the Phillies, he pitched six innings, allowing six runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts in a 6-3 loss. In his three most recent starts, Cannon has a 1-1 record with a 6.23 ERA. In his only career start against the Mariners, he pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in a game that ended in a 2-1 loss.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners had a successful series against the Texas Rangers, winning three of four games at home. They currently stand second in the AL West, three games behind the Astros for the top spot. The team is tied with the Yankees for the final two wild card spots in the AL playoff picture. In Sunday's victory, the Mariners had key performances from Julio Rodriguez, Jorge Polanco, and J.P. Crawford. Pitcher Logan Evans earned the win, and closer Andres Munoz secured his 25th save. George Kirby will be starting the upcoming game for the Mariners, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. Kirby has a solid track record against the White Sox, with a 1-0 record and a 2.13 ERA in previous matchups. His overall career stats are impressive, with a record of 20-15 and a 3.05 ERA in 49 starts at T-Mobile Park.

Chicago Shows Improvement Post-All-Star Break, But Seattle Poised for Victory with Aggressive Trade Deadline Moves

Chicago has shown improvement since the All-Star break, however, their performance still has room for growth. Cannon's performance in his single career start against the Mariners was commendable, although his consistency throughout the season has been lacking. With a record of 3-6, a 4.53 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, 15 walks, and 35 strikeouts over 57.2 innings on the road this season, there are areas for improvement in his game. Seattle made aggressive moves at the trade deadline by adding Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor to strengthen their lineup. While these acquisitions have not been overwhelmingly impactful, they have enhanced the team's overall offensive capabilities. Given these factors, the Mariners would be the favorable choice for victory in this matchup, especially when playing at home.

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