In an MLB matchup at MinuteMaid Park on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros square off.
The Mariners have a 54-45 overall record going into this game and have just defeated the Texas Rangers three times in a row. The Mariners won 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to strong pitching. The Mariners’ 4.1 runs per game average places them 23rd in the league. This year, Julio Rodriguez has hit 18 home runs and collected 56 RBIs.
The Astros, who have a 64-35 overall record but have lost their previous three games to the Oakland Athletics, are on the opposing side of this clash. On Wednesday, the Astros managed just two runs and lost 4-2. This season, the Astros’ offence has occasionally been a problem. Houston ranks third in the league in run defence, allowing 3.39 runs per game. Yordan Alvarez has 67 RBIs and 29 home runs to his credit.
Logan Gilbert, a pitcher with the Mariners, is currently on the mound and has a record of 10-4 with an ERA of 2.77. Gilbert gave up five hits and two runs over six innings in his last appearance versus the Astros.
Jose Urquidy, who has a 9-4 record and a 3.93 ERA, will start for the Astros. He pitched six innings against the Seattle Mariners in his previous start, surrendering four hits and one run.
In the Astros’ last 12 games with a right-handed starter, the over is 10-2. Thursday games for the Mariners have gone 4-0 in recent times. In Gilbert’s previous five starts in Game 1 of a series, the Mariners are 5-0.
The pitching matchup in this game will be fierce. Logan Gilbert has had a terrific season, currently sporting a 2.77 ERA. Urquidy has also been effective; in his most recent start, he just allowed one run.
Free Pick: Houston Astros
