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Seattle Mariners Look to Extend Dominance over Texas Rangers in Game Four of Series

Tonight's matchup between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners marks the third game of a four-game series, with Seattle currently leading the series 2-1. The Mariners won Friday's game 5-4, while the Rangers took the opener by the same score on Thursday. Seattle has been dominant in recent matchups, winning five of the last six games against Texas. The Rangers will have Max Scherzer on the mound with an ERA of 3.89, while the Mariners will start Logan Gilbert, who has an ERA of 3.15. Seattle opens as the betting favorite at -133, with the current line at Seattle -160. The game is set to begin at 9:40pmET at T-Mobile Park.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +145 | Mariners -160
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-168) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.

Texas vs Seattle Stats

Texas Rangers

Max Scherzer, a forty-year-old pitcher with a Hall of Fame career, is facing challenges with staying healthy as he nears the end of his playing days. Despite his recent return to the mound, his team, struggling to stay in contention for the American League wild card spot, has faced setbacks with key players like Corey Seager being placed on the injured list. The team's power ranking is at 20, with lackluster offensive and defensive performances contributing to a season record of 71-77.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently six games behind the final wild card spot and 4.5 games behind Houston for first place in the AL West. Winning three out of four games in their upcoming series will help improve their chances. Julio Rodriguez, who has been performing well recently, hit a game-changing three-run homer in their last game. With Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as the new hitting coach, Rodriguez has been hitting .344 with four homers and 12 RBIs in the last 15 games. Pitcher Logan Gilbert has a 7-11 record with a 3.15 ERA and has had strong performances against Texas in the past. Despite their strong defense, the Mariners rank #25 in offense, averaging 4.08 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Texas won two out of three games against Seattle.

Seattle Mariners Favored Over Texas Rangers Despite Reluctance to Lay -165

Despite my reluctance to lay -165, it appears to be the most viable option in this situation. Alternatively, one could consider the run line, with a more favorable +140 juice, but it is important to note that the previous two games in this series have been decided by just one run. Gilbert has showcased exceptional performance against the Rangers in recent games, despite receiving minimal run support. On the other hand, Scherzer is returning to the field after a prolonged absence of more than a month. While he has had an illustrious career with notable achievements for Detroit, Arizona, and Washington, it is evident that he may not be able to pitch for extended periods in this match. Given these considerations and the Rangers' aim of planning for the upcoming season, it seems prudent to favor Seattle in this matchup.

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