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Seattle Mariners Favored to Win Home Series Finale Against New York Yankees As Schmidt and Gilbert Take The Mound

The Seattle Mariners will conclude their home series against the New York Yankees on Thursday at 4:10 PM Eastern. The Yankees have won three of the last four games leading up to this matchup. Clarke Schmidt with an ERA of 2.41 will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees, while Logan Gilbert with an ERA of 3.24 will be taking the mound for the Mariners. New York opens as the betting favorite at -110, with the current line favoring Seattle at -117. This article was written before Wednesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees +103 | Mariners -117
• Spread: Yankees +1.5 (-208) | Mariners -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 51%.

New York vs Seattle Stats

New York Yankees

RHP Clarke Schmidt is slated to start in the upcoming series finale, looking to improve after dropping his last two games against the Mariners. In his most recent outing, Schmidt pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six. With a 5-3 record and a 2.41 ERA in the season, Schmidt has been performing well on the road, with an ERA of 1.34 and holding opponents to under .200 at the plate. Despite a slight increase in opponent batting average in September, Schmidt has been effective in limiting runs.

New York's offense is strong, averaging 5.02 runs per game and ranking second in baseball. The team also excels in batting average, especially on the road where they have more extra-base hits and home runs. Although their offense has slightly cooled off in the first half of September, they remain at the top of the league in home run rate. New York's ability to draw walks and limit strikeouts has posed a challenge for opposing pitchers.

With a power ranking of 11, New York ranks third in offense and ninth in defense. The team has a solid record of 89-63 for the season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

On Thursday, RHP Logan Gilbert will be starting for the Seattle Mariners. Gilbert has had mixed results in his recent outings, including allowing three runs on eight hits in his most recent game. Despite a 7-11 record for the season, Gilbert has been pitching well at home with an ERA of 2.59. In September, he has held opponents to under .200 at the plate but has allowed 10 runs on 12 hits so far this month. Meanwhile, the Mariners have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in baseball with a batting average of .222. However, they have been hitting well in September with a .270 batting average. Despite ranking last in strikeouts per game, the Mariners have been successful at driving runners home. Overall, the Seattle Mariners have a power ranking of 2 and have been performing well defensively, holding opponents to an average of 3.80 points per game. The New York Yankees have struggled against Seattle in their recent matchups, going 0-3.

Seattle Mariners poised for victory at home game with improved hitting and strong pitching performance

The Seattle Mariners have demonstrated improved hitting performance during the month of September, complemented by Gilbert's strong pitching both at home and during daytime games. Gilbert has successfully held opponents to a batting average below .200 and has effectively minimized home runs. The New York Yankees have struggled to hit home runs, resulting in stranded runners and shortened innings. With these factors in mind, it is anticipated that the Mariners will secure a victory at home in this upcoming game. Consider placing a bet on the Seattle Mariners to win.

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