In the first of a four-game series between the Seattle Mariners (31-25) and the Cleveland Indians (31-24) at Safeco Field, James Paxton (0-1, 7.36 ERA) and Trevor Bauer (3-2, 4.27 ERA) take the mound. The Indians go into this series looking to continue a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and will air on STOh and RTNW.
In his last start, Paxton pitched 3.2 innings, allowing eight runs (five unearned), striking out seven and walking one in a 14-6 loss to the Padres. Robinson Cano (.289, 42 Rs, 16 HRs, 48 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. The Indians were victorious over the Rangers 5-4 the last time Bauer pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking three. Carlos Santana (.223, 26 Rs, 10 HRs, 27 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Seattle’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Mariners are a power hitting team with 82 home runs, one of the highest totals in the MLB. The most recent 10 game stretch for Seattle’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Seattle’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Cleveland has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Cleveland is a terror on the base paths, ranking fifth in the MLB with 39 stolen bases. Cleveland’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.215, fifth best in the MLB.
In their previous three games this season, the Mariners have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Seattle recorded at least two errors for the ninth time this season.
The Mariners are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Indians have a 2-6 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
It looks like the Indians have a slight leg up on the Mariners, as the Indians have won their last five games while the Mariners have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 21-5. The Mariners have a 25-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking eighth, Cleveland sits in the top 10 of the league in runs, scoring 268 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five at fourth with 287.
Seattle and Cleveland both rank in the top half of the league in walks. Seattle sits at 13th with 183 this season and Cleveland ranks 11th with 186.
The Mariners are 27-17 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 19-17 when they hit at least one homer.
