The Seattle Mariners will host the Baltimore Orioles for a key weekend series at T-Mobile Park this weekend. The Mariners are looking to build on their recent success, while the Orioles are hoping to turn things around after a tough start to the season.
The Mariners have been playing well of late, winning three of their last four series. They are currently in third place in the American League West, and are looking to make a push for the playoffs. The Orioles, on the other hand, have struggled to find their footing this season, and are currently in last place in the AL East.
The Mariners will send Marco Gonzales to the mound on Friday night. Gonzales has been one of the team’s best pitchers this season, posting a 3.25 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in eight starts. He will be opposed by Orioles starter John Means, who is coming off a strong outing against the Yankees in his last start.
Saturday’s game will feature a matchup between Seattle’s Yusei Kikuchi and Baltimore’s Alex Cobb. Kikuchi has been solid this season, posting a 3.45 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in eight starts. Cobb has also been effective, with a 3.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in seven starts.
Sunday’s game will feature a battle between Seattle’s Justus Sheffield and Baltimore’s Dan Straily. Sheffield has been impressive in his first season with the Mariners, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in seven starts. Straily has also been effective, with a 3.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in seven starts.
This weekend series is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams look to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Mariners are hoping to continue their recent success and make a push for the playoffs, while the Orioles are looking to turn things around and get back into contention. It should be an exciting weekend of baseball at T-Mobile Park!
