The Seattle Mariners are set to conclude their three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET, broadcast on MLB Network. The Mariners currently lead the season series with a 5-4 record.
After dropping the series opener 3-1 as underdogs, the Oakland Athletics rebounded impressively with a 6-1 victory on Tuesday, winning as slight favorites. Both games saw the Under hit, with totals of 10.5 and 11. The highlight of Tuesday’s contest included a three-run homer from DH Brent Rooker, alongside a solo home run from catcher Shea Langeliers.
The Mariners struggled to produce offensively in the last game, with only Jorge Polanco managing to drive in a run via an RBI single. Their recent performance has been inconsistent, as they have alternated wins and losses over their last nine games.
Looking ahead to the matchup, the Mariners will pitch right-hander Bryan Woo (8-5, 2.91 ERA), making his 21st start of the season. Woo has maintained a strong WHIP of 0.95 and a solid strikeout rate of 8.6 K/9. In his previous outing, he went six innings, allowing two earned runs in a tight 3-2 loss against the Los Angeles Angels. Against the A’s this season, he has recorded a 1-0 record with a 4.50 ERA over 12 innings.
On the other side, the A’s will counter with left-hander Jeffrey Springs (9-7, 4.13 ERA). Springs has been impressive lately, having allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of his last eight starts. He will also be making his 21st start of the year and boasts a successful record against the Mariners this season, with a 1-0 record and 1.64 ERA over 11 innings.
In terms of betting, the Mariners are favored at -150 on the moneyline, while the A’s sit at +125. Additionally, the run line favors the Mariners at -1.5 (+110).
For those following the series, it may be worth considering the A’s +1.5 run line, as they have covered this in six of their last seven games. The tendency for low-scoring games in this series also suggests a potential bet on the Under 9.5.
This matchup presents an intriguing contest between two teams with fluctuating forms, and while the Mariners hold the edge in the standings, the A’s have shown resilience and could be poised to challenge them once more.