At T-Mobile Park, an MLB matchup between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners will take place on Friday.
The Mariners had a winning streak of 14 games and a record of 51-42 heading into this contest. The pitching was strong again in the most recent game against the Texas Rangers, allowing just two runs to ensure the four run victory. This season, the Mariners’ pitching has been their strength, ranking fourth best in the league with 3.75 runs allowed per game. With 16 home runs and 52 RBIs this season, Julio Rodriguez is having a great year.
The Astros, who have a 61-32 overall record and have won both games of their doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Thursday, are on the opposing side of this matchup. The bullpen had a little trouble in the ninth inning of the second game, but they managed to hold on and win by two runs. The pitching has been this team’s greatest asset; they are only allowing 3.36 runs per game, which ranks third in the league. Yordan Alvarez has hit 27 home runs this season and has 63 RBIs.
The Astros’ Jose Urquidy will start on the mound; he has an overall record of 8-4 and an earned run average of 4.09.
With a 5-9 record and a 3.50 ERA, Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales is now in the circle. He pitched six innings in his most recent start against the Texas Rangers while allowing 11 hits and five runs.
In their previous six home games, the Mariners are 6-0. In Gonzales’ previous five starts for the Mariners at home, he is 1-4. In the Astros’ last four games on grass, the under is 4-0. With seven or more days of rest between starts, Gonzales is 5-1.
The Mariners have won 14 straight games, and I predict that streak will continue here. Gonzales hasn’t always received a lot of run support this season, but Urquidy, who has an ERA of 4.09 right now, will be successful against the Mariners’ batters.
Free Pick: Seattle Mariners
