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Texas Rangers Look to Secure Victory Against Seattle Mariners in Final Game of Series, Heaney vs Kirby on the Mound

The Texas Rangers will face off against the Seattle Mariners in the final game of a four-game series on Sunday afternoon. Andrew Heaney will be pitching for the Rangers with a 5-13 record and 3.84 ERA, while George Kirby will be on the mound for the Mariners with an 11-11 record and 3.77 ERA. Seattle is currently the betting favorite with a line of -156.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +140 | Mariners -156
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-165) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 61%.

Texas vs Seattle Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have faced challenges this season, dealing with injuries and struggling to keep up with their performance from winning the World Series last year. Currently sitting in third place in the AL West with a 71-77 record, the team has been struggling at the plate with a .238/.306/.378 team slash line and scoring an average of 4.16 runs per game. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe has been a standout performer this season, hitting well with a .760 OPS and 13 home runs. Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has been pitching solidly, coming off a recent win against the Los Angeles Angels. With a power ranking of 20, the Rangers are ranked 23rd in offense, 20th in defense, and have a 71-78 record for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have been performing well this season, currently holding the second spot in the AL West with a 75-73 record. Despite struggling at the plate, ranking 26th in MLB for team OPS and averaging 4.09 runs per game, the team has standout hitter Julio Rodriguez, who has been on fire recently. Pitcher George Kirby, with an 11-11 record and 3.77 ERA, will be on the mound. The team has a power ranking of 5, ranks 24th for offense, second for defense, and has a recent record of 76-73. The Texas Rangers have had a 2-1 advantage in their last three matchups against Seattle.

Texas Rangers Poised for Victory Over Seattle Mariners with Strong Pitching and Hitting Advantage

The Texas Rangers are positioned to potentially secure a victory over the Seattle Mariners in this upcoming game. Analyzing the performance of the pitchers in their previous seven starts reveals a notable contrast between Andrew Heaney and George Kirby. Heaney holds a record of 1-2 with a 3.00 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP in 36.0 innings, while Kirby stands at 3-4 with a 6.50 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in the same duration. The Texas Rangers exhibit strength in hitting with runners in scoring position, ranking seventh in Major League Baseball with a .786 team OPS in such situations, which surpasses the Seattle Mariners who are currently placed 22nd with a .721 team OPS. Therefore, it is prudent to favor the Texas Rangers to secure a victory on the road and potentially disrupt the current series standings.

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