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Seattle Mariners Look to Upset New York Yankees in Mid-Week Series Opener

The Seattle Mariners will face off against the New York Yankees in the first game of their mid-week series on Tuesday, September 17. With a record of 77-73, the Mariners are making a strong push for a playoff spot, winning eight of their last 11 games. They are currently just two games behind for a wild card spot. The Yankees, with a record of 87-63, are leading both the American League East division and the overall American League standings. The game is set to begin at 9:40 P.M. EST, with Luis Gil starting for the Yankees and Bryan Woo starting for the Mariners. New York is the betting favorite, with the current line at New York -116 after opening at -117.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -116 | Mariners +101
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+155) | Mariners +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs Seattle Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are having a successful season, with an overall record of 87-63 and leading the American League East division. They are currently three games ahead of the Orioles for first place and one game ahead of the Guardians for the best record in the American League. The team has won seven of their last 10 games, including a recent victory over the Red Sox where Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer to help secure the win. Luis Gil, with a record of 13-6 and an ERA of 3.18, will be starting for the Yankees on Tuesday night. The team is hitting .249 this season, ranking 10th best in the league, and has performed well against the Mariners in previous matchups. With an overall power ranking of 11, New York ranks 2nd in offense and 9th in defense, showing a solid all-around performance this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners have a record of 77-73 this season and are currently in second place in the American League East division, 4.5 games behind the Astros for first place. They are also two games behind the Twins for the final wild card spot. The Mariners have won five of their last seven games and eight of their last 11 games. In their most recent game, they defeated the Rangers 7-0 with standout performances from Mitch Garver and pitcher George Kirby. Mariners manager Dan Wilson is focused on continuing their winning streak. Bryan Woo will be starting for the Mariners in their upcoming game, with an impressive record of 8-2 this season and a 2.38 ERA. Despite ranking last in the MLB in hitting, the Mariners have shown improvement, hitting .271 in the month of September. They have a power ranking of 5 and rank #24 in offense, scoring an average of 4.09 runs per game. In their recent matchups, Seattle has performed well defensively, holding opponents to an average of 3.79 points per game.

Seattle Mariners on a Roll, Likely to Upset New York Yankees in Upcoming Game

The Seattle Mariners are currently demonstrating strong performance in baseball, achieving a batting average of .271 in September, marking their most successful month this year. Pitcher Bryan Woo, with a home ERA of 1.66 over 49 innings, has maintained a 2.34 ERA since the All-Star break, further contributing to the team's success. With a 7-0 record at home games where Woo starts, the Mariners appear well-positioned to face the New York Yankees. Conversely, the Yankees are slated to start Luis Gil, who holds a 3.29 ERA on the road and has seen the team win 8 out of 12 games when he starts. Despite this, the Mariners' strong offensive momentum could lead to an upset victory, elevating their chances for a playoff berth. Given Seattle's current form, it is advisable to bet on their favorable outcome in the upcoming game.

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