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Seattle Mariners Favored in Interleague Series Finale Against Arizona Diamondbacks

This summary highlights the upcoming interleague series finale between the Diamondbacks and Mariners in Seattle. Arizona will start RHP Brand Pfaadt, who has a 1-1 record with a 4.97 ERA, while Seattle will counter with RHP George Kirby, who holds a 2-2 record with a 5.33 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM EST at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are currently the betting favorite with no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +124 | Mariners -136
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-180) | Mariners -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 58%.

Arizona vs Seattle Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled with consistency recently, going 2-4 in their last six games. Despite this, their offense has been strong, scoring 27 runs in the span and ranking second overall in runs per game. The team's offense has been slashing .257/.336/.400 through 27 games, scoring 150 runs and hitting 77 extra-base hits, including 49 doubles. They have also shown discipline at the plate, with 104 walks tied for the third most in the NL. Christian Walker has been a key contributor, tied for sixth in the NL with 18 walks and hitting .263 with four home runs, 17 RBIs, and 20 runs scored. On the pitching side, the Diamondbacks have a team ERA of 4.05 through 27 games. The starting staff has performed well, going 10-7 with a 3.92 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Despite some mixed results, pitcher Pfaadt has shown promise, recording 10 strikeouts over his last two starts. Overall, Arizona is ranked 3 in power rankings, 2 in offense, 21 in defense, and currently has a record of 12-15 this season.

Seattle Mariners Analysis

The Seattle Mariners had a strong series opener win, marking their fourth win in the last five games where they scored a total of 25 runs. The offense has plated 99 runs through 26 games, averaging 3.81 runs per game which ranks 24th in the league. The team has a .223/.305/.359 slash line with 58 extra base hits and 16 stolen bases. Julio Rodriguez leads the team in hits and stolen bases, although he has hit only one home run so far this season. The pitching staff has a solid 3.19 team ERA, tied for fourth best in the American League, with a strong bullpen performance. Starting pitcher Kirby has recently rebounded from a rough patch and will have his first career outing against Arizona. The Mariners are currently ranked 8th in power rankings, with a #24 rating for offense, #2 for defense, and a 14-12 record. Arizona has gone 2-1 in their last three matchups against Seattle.

Seattle Mariners poised for victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in upcoming pitching duel

Seattle has emerged victorious in three of their last four matchups against Arizona, dating back to the previous season. The upcoming pitching duel between Kirby and Pfaadt showcases two players whose earlier performances have been subpar. Kirby has shown improvement in recent outings after a rough start to the season, with his last appearance being his strongest since the beginning of the season. He has demonstrated precision in his pitches, with a notably low number of walks in his recent starts. On the other hand, Pfaadt has shown improvement as well, but his performance still falls short of expectations. With a track record of giving up runs and walks in recent games, there are concerns about his consistency. Considering these factors, our analysis suggests that the Seattle Mariners are the more favorable choice for this game.

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