In a game that could be a shootout, Cody Anderson (1-3, 6.81 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (32-24) are in Seattle to square off against Wade Miley (5-2, 5.85 ERA) and the Mariners (31-26). This is the second of a four-game series at Safeco Field. The Indians won the last game 3-1, continuing a six-game winning streak. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and can be seen on STOh and RTNW.
Miley pitched 4.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering nine runs, striking out two and walking two in a 16-13 win over the Padres. Nelson Cruz (.288, 32 Rs, 13 HRs, 40 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Anderson went 7.0 innings, surrendering one run and striking out nine in a 5-1 win over the White Sox in his last outing. Carlos Santana (.228, 27 Rs, 10 HRs, 27 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Seattle and Cleveland are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Mariners have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. The Mariners are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 82. Seattle’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Indians have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Indians are an excellent base stealing team with 40 stolen bases, ranking fourth in the MLB. The Indians allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Indians are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.206 for the season.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Cleveland has won 54% (14-12) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Seattle has won 58% (15-11) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Mariners have a 6-9 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 5-19. The Indians have a 5-14 record when opponents outhit them.
Cleveland ranks in the top half of the league at 14th when it comes to home runs, hitting 66 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 82.
Ranking 11th, Cleveland is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.89 per game. Seattle ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.96.
Seattle and Cleveland both rank in the top 10 of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Seattle sits at eighth with an OPS of .768, and Cleveland ranks 10th with an OPS of .749.
When the Indians allow at least one home run, they are 19-20. When the Mariners allow one or more homers, they have a 20-20 record.
