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Mariners and Cardinals Set to Clash in Crucial Sunday Matchup: Playoff Hopes on the Line

The Mariners will face the Cardinals in a crucial matchup on Sunday, Sept. 8 as both teams are vying for playoff spots. The series is currently split between the two teams, with Seattle holding a 72-71 record and sitting 5.5 games behind the divisional leader, while the Cardinals stand at 72-70 and are six games back of a wild card spot. The game is set to start at 2:15 P.M. EST with Luis Castillo and Miles Mikolas as the starting pitchers for the Mariners and Cardinals, respectively. Seattle is the betting favorite with a current line of -127. The pressure is on for both teams to make a push towards the playoffs.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -127 | Cardinals +116
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+131) | Cardinals +1.5 (-151)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.

Seattle vs St. Louis Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently 72-71 overall this season, sitting 5.5 games back of first place in their division behind the Astros. Their only chance of reaching the playoffs is by winning the division as they are far off the wild card pace. The team has started to lose ground on Houston, going 5-5 in their last 10 games while the Astros have won seven of their last 10. In their recent 2-0 loss to the Cardinals, the Mariners struggled to score runs despite five hits. Pitcher Logan Gilbert allowed a game-winning two-run blast in the eighth inning, striking out 10 batters and allowing two hits in the loss. Seattle will send Luis Castillo to start the next game, who has a record of 11-12 with an ERA of 3.60. The team's offense has struggled this season, ranking last in the MLB with a .218 batting average, the fifth fewest runs scored, and the fewest hits. Despite their offensive struggles, they excel defensively, allowing an average of 3.77 points per game. The team has a power ranking of 16, with a strong defense but a struggling offense.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

St. Louis Cardinals are currently 10 games back of the Brewers for first place in the National League Central Division and six games back of the Mets for the final wild card spot. The team has won seven of their last 10 games, with their latest victory coming against the Mariners where Pedro Pages hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Miles Mikolas will start the next game with an 8-10 record and an ERA of 5.27. The Cardinals are hitting .246 this season, ranking 13th in the league, and have scored the seventh fewest runs. Seattle has won two out of their last three matchups against St. Louis.

Mariners Hold Advantage Over Cardinals in Sunday Showdown with Strong Pitching Edge

The Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals are both competitive teams, yet they remain outside of a playoff position. Seattle has chosen to start Luis Castillo on Sunday, who possesses an impressive ERA of 2.89 when playing against National League opponents. On the other hand, Miles Mikolas will be starting for the Cardinals with a home ERA of 5.97. Considering Castillo's strong performance on the road, the Mariners may have an edge in this match. Seattle has a record of 5-8 when Castillo is the starting pitcher away from home, while the Cardinals hold a similar record when Mikolas pitches at home. A low-scoring game could favor the Mariners, leading to a potential victory supported by Castillo's pitching. I recommend taking the Mariners to cover in this matchup.

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