Orioles vs Mariners MLB Series: Battle of Division Leaders
Teams Meet in Seattle For Key Three-Game Series
A pair of division leaders meet on the diamond, as Baltimore (53-31) visits Seattle (47-39) for a three-game series starting Tuesday. The Orioles and Yankees are tied for first place in the American League East. Seattle has a three-game lead in the American League West. Both teams are slumping a bit, with the Orioles 4-6 over their last 10 games. The Mariners are just 3-7 in their previous 10, allowing second-place Houston to get back in the race. The Orioles vs Mariners MLB series will see Grayson Rodriguez and George Kirby as the starters on Tuesday. The Orioles are -113 in the game, and the total is 7. Baltimore is +160 on the run line at -1.5 runs.
The Orioles don’t have any problem scoring runs. Baltimore’s 5.3 runs per game is best in Major League Baseball. The Orioles are No. 6 in team batting average and have the most home runs in MLB. Baltimore also leads the league in slugging percentage.
The Orioles are No. 3 in team ERA and lead the American League. The starters have been solid, while the bullpen has been pretty good, converting 27 of 41 save attempts.
The Mariners don’t hit the ball very well and are last in MLB with a .218 batting average. Seattle has some power and is No. 12 in home runs, which helps make up for lack of average a bit. The Mariners are scoring 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the Major Leagues.
The pitching staff has been solid, as Seattle is No. 6 in team ERA. Baltimore and the Yankees are the only two AL teams with better numbers. The Mariners have converted 24 of 33 save attempts, so the closers are doing what they need to do. With the offense struggling, the Seattle pitchers have played a big part in getting the Mariners in first place in the MLB standings 2024.
Orioles vs Mariners 
📍Location: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
⏰Day/Time: 📺Streaming: Watch on MASN2
Tuesday’s Game
The Orioles are 10-4 when Rodriguez starts this season, going 5-2 both home and away. There’s a huge difference in his ERA at home or on the road. In Baltimore, Rodriguez is pitching to a 2.27 ERA. That number balloons to 5.35 when he takes to the road. The Orioles are 6-1 in totals when Rodriguez starts on the road. Baltimore allows 5.3 runs per game but scores 7.6 runs.
Kirby is having a decent season and is a much better pitcher at home. When Kirby starts in Seattle, the Mariners are 6-1, and Kirby has a 2.34 ERA. On the road, Seattle is 3-7 when Kirby starts, and his ERA climbs to 4.11. The Orioles did get to Kirby for five runs in six innings in Baltimore on May 19.
The MLB pitching matchups and odds are pretty interesting in this game. The Orioles get a big edge offensively, but Seattle gets the nod on the mound at home. There’s a bit of value in taking the Mariners as the slightest of underdogs in this game.
Wednesday’s Game
The Orioles haven’t officially named their starter for the game, but Corbin Burnes usually follows Rodriguez. When you have a pitcher as good as Burnes, you pitch them when you can. Baltimore is 12-5 when Burnes starts and 5-2 when he starts on the road. His ERA away from home is 2.93.
Logan Gilbert is penciled in as the starter for the Mariners. He’s been solid all season long with a 2.71 ERA. Seattle is 9-7 when he starts and 4-3 when he starts at home.
The total is going to be low in this one, most likely another 7. The Orioles vs Mariners MLB series shouldn’t see a lot of runs with the starters going. The way to play this one is to take the under.
Thursday’s Game
Albert Suarez has done a nice job with the Orioles. Baltimore is 5-4 when he starts, and he’s pitching to a 3.11 ERA. He has pitched better at home and three of his last four starts have been on the road. The Orioles have lost all three games. While Suarez hasn’t officially been named the starting pitcher, it’s his turn in the rotation.
The Orioles vs Mariners MLB series shows Seattle has officially named Bryce Miller as the Fourth of July starter. He’s been decent for Seattle. The Mariners are 9-7 when he starts and 6-2 when he starts at home. His home ERA is 1.82 compared to 6.28 on the road. He was roughed up a little bit at Baltimore earlier this season but is a good candidate to bounce back at home.
The Mariners could be slight favorites in this one and it’s probably justified. Take the Mariners as one of your MLB picks today. Miller has been especially tough at home this season.
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