The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers meet Wednesday in MLB game 2 action at Globe Life Field. Here’s a Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers prediction.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 12-11 this season after recently beating the Reds and Rockies. The Seattle Mariners have scored 15 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 7 games. The Seattle Mariners have won 6 straight games when scoring more than 1 run. Julio Rodriguez leads the Seattle Mariners with 25 hits and 10 RBI, while Mitch Haniger and Cal Raleigh have combined for 39 hits and 26 RBI.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers look to get above a .500 record after recently beating the Tigers and Braves. The Texas Rangers have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Texas Rangers have lost 8 of their last 9 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Adolis Garcia leads the Texas Rangers with 28 hits and 22 RBI while Marcus Semien and Corey Seager have combined for 49 hits and 24 RBI.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Pitching Matchup
Bryce Miller gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners, and he is 3-1 with a 1.85 ERA and 24 strikeouts this season. Through 24.1 innings, Miller has been one of the best pitchers in baseball. Miller’s ERA is 12th best in MLB, and his 0.82 WHIP is sixth best. In just his second season, Miller should be turning heads right now. Miller is 0-2 with a 17.55 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his career against the Texas Rangers.
Jon Gray gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 0-1 with a 3.15 ERA and 25 strikeouts this season. After giving up 5 runs in 3.2 innings against the Cubs in his season debut, Gray has allowed 2 earned runs in his last 16.1 innings. Gray has a 1.10 ERA and 23 strikeouts in the month of April. Gray is 3-2 with a 3.89 ERA and 40 strikeouts in his career against the Seattle Mariners.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have lost eight of their last 10 games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line each of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last five night games against AL West opponents.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
- The Mariners have lost eight of their last nine games at Globe Life Field.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games.
- The Mariners have led after 7 innings in each of their last five night games.
Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers prediction
I’m only focused on the under in this matchup. Again, Miller has been one of the best pitchers this season through 24 innings when you consider his ERA and WHIP. Gray has thrown himself into the early CY Young conversation this month where he’s allowed 2 earned runs in his last 16.1 innings while striking out 23. This is a pitcher dual, and I’m not excited to step in front of either of these arms. I expect a low scoring game and a master class from the two guys on the mound. Give me the under between the Mariners and Rangers on Wednesday.