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Twins and Mariners Set to Battle in Series Decider: Kirby vs Paddack on the Mound

The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins are set to face off in the third game of their series on Wednesday night. The Mariners lead the AL West with the Twins making a strong push in the AL Central. Pitcher George Kirby will start for Seattle, while Chris Paddack takes the mound for Minnesota. The game is scheduled for 7:40 PM EST, with Seattle opening as the favorite.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -116 | Twins +100
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+148) | Twins +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 54%.

Seattle vs Minnesota Stats

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are currently leading the AL West Division, despite being overshadowed by other teams in baseball. They have a strong starting rotation and have been performing well so far this season. In a recent series against the Twins, they lost the first game but bounced back to win the second game in dramatic fashion. Hard-throwing righty George Kirby will start the third game of the series, boasting impressive stats for the season. Several key players are out due to injuries. The Mariners rank 25th in offense but are ranked first in defense, with a record of 20-16. For insights on the MLB season, check out their Free MLB Picks.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins started the season slowly but have shown improvement in recent weeks, winning 13 out of their last 14 games. Catcher Ryan Jeffers continues to perform well at the plate. Right-handed pitcher Chris Paddock will start on Wednesday night. Despite key injuries to several players, the Twins have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #11 for offense and #14 for defense. In their last three matchups against Seattle, the Mariners went 1-2.

Twins' Kirby and Paddack set to face off in Wednesday's matchup

Kirby has shown impressive consistency in his recent outings, allowing a mere three runs over the course of his last four starts. His superb control on the mound is expected to limit base runners in Wednesday night's game. Despite Kirby's strong performances, the Mariners have struggled to secure wins in his starts, losing every second game over the past four and dropping five out of seven overall. In contrast, Twins' starter Paddack has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness this season following two injury-riddled years. He has particularly excelled at home, boasting a perfect 2-0 record with an impressive 1.02 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 17.2 innings pitched. With a track record of success at home, the red-hot Twins are poised to secure another victory on Wednesday. It is recommended to take the Twins with the money line for this matchup.

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