The Kansas City Royals (40-47) are set to conclude a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners (45-41) at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Following a competitive series, the Mariners currently lead the season series 2-1.
In their most recent matchup, the Mariners secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Royals. Seattle’s win was bolstered by CF Julio Rodríguez, who recorded an RBI single in the seventh inning, followed by LF Randy Arozarena’s sacrifice fly that extended their lead. The Mariners have shown resilience, winning three of their last four games.
Conversely, the Royals have faced challenges lately, losing three of their last four games and nine of their last eleven. Despite this, DH Salvador Pérez contributed significantly in Wednesday’s game by driving in both runs for Kansas City.
The upcoming game will feature Royals’ RHP Seth Lugo against Mariners’ RHP Bryan Woo. Lugo, who has a season record of 5-5 with a 2.74 ERA, is coming off a strong performance where he allowed no earned runs in a win against the LA Dodgers. However, his history against the Mariners has been less favorable, with an ERA of 11.12 in previous encounters.
On the other side, Woo, who holds a record of 7-4 and a 2.93 ERA for the season, is coming off a strong showing despite a no-decision in his last outing against the Texas Rangers. He has shown impressive form at home with a 2.08 ERA in his last six home starts.
The betting odds provided by BetMGM list the Mariners as slight favorites at -118, while the Royals are at -102. The expected over/under for the game stands at 7.5 runs.
Analysts predict a tight contest, favoring the Mariners with a predicted score of 4-3. They suggest betting on the Mariners’ moneyline due to their recent winning form against the Royals, particularly at home.
With both pitchers demonstrating solid recent performances, this matchup could turn into a low-scoring affair, making the under a tempting option for bettors.
This matchup not only highlights individual player performances but also pits two teams in contrasting forms against each other, offering fans an exciting conclusion to the series.