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New York Yankees favored against Seattle Mariners in AL showdown at T-Mobile Park

In an upcoming American League matchup, the New York Yankees (87-63) are set to take on the Seattle Mariners (77-73) at T-Mobile Park. The opening game of the series on Tuesday night will feature Nestor Cortes Jr. (ERA: 3.9) on the mound for the Yankees and Bryce Miller (ERA: 3.12) pitching for the Mariners. Despite the home field advantage for Seattle, New York is the betting favorite with the current line at -119. Baseball fans can anticipate an exciting matchup between these two competitive teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -119 | Mariners +108
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Mariners +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-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 have been performing well recently, currently leading the AL East by 3.0 games over the Baltimore Orioles. Their offense has been impressive, with a .249/.333/.431 slash line and averaging 4.98 runs per game. The team leads with 220 total homers. Right fielder Juan Soto has been a standout with a .981 OPS, 39 home runs, 101 RBI, and 117 runs scored. Southpaw Nestor Cortes will be pitching, with a 9-10 record, 3.90 ERA, and excellent command. The team is ranked 3 in offense, #9 in defense, and has a record of 88-63 this season. Continuing to win games will be crucial for the Yankees to clinch the AL East.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners are currently 4.0 games back in the AL West and 2.0 games behind in the AL Wild Card race, despite their recent strong performance. Although their offense has been struggling, ranking 24th in the sport with a .681 team OPS and averaging 4.11 runs per game, the team has excelled at stealing bases, ranking ninth in the sport with 130 stolen bases. Catcher Cal Raleigh has been a standout player with a .213/.308/.427 slash line, 30 home runs, 93 RBI, 66 runs scored, and six steals. The Mariners need to finish the season strong in order to make the playoffs.

The team will have young right-hander Bryce Miller on the mound, who has an 11-8 record with a 3.12 ERA and a .208 opposing batting average. In his last outing against the Texas Rangers, Miller pitched six innings and allowed one run on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. The Mariners have a power ranking of 1 and rank 24th in offense, averaging 4.10 runs per game. They also hold the top ranking in defense, giving up an average of 3.81 points per game. In their last three matchups, the New York team went 0-3 against Seattle.

Consistent Night Game Performances by Cortes Jr. and Miller Favor Yankees in Showdown

The performance of starting pitchers Nestor Cortes Jr. and Bryce Miller in night games this season are notably consistent. Cortes Jr. holds a record of 7-6 with a 3.06 ERA and a .238 batting average against in 100.0 innings over 17 starts, while Miller is 7-5 with a 2.85 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP in 110.2 innings across 19 starts during night games. The offensive capabilities of the two teams are vastly different, with the Mariners' recent trade deadline acquisitions not significantly closing the gap. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the New York Yankees as the favorite to secure a road victory in this matchup.

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