Yordano Ventura (2-0, 2.35 ERA) takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals (12-10) as they meet Wade Miley (1-2, 7.04 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (12-10) in the second of a three-game series at Safeco Field. The Mariners won the last game 1-0, and Seattle leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 30 and will air on FSKC and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Miley pitched 7.1 innings, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking two in a 9-4 victory over the Angels. Seth Smith (.288, 11 Rs, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Royals were also victorious the last time Ventura pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out four and walking two in a 6-1 victory over the Orioles. Eric Hosmer (.341, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one stolen base.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. 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. Seattle’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. The Mariners are fifth in the AL in walks allowed at home with just 2.2 per game.
Kansas City has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Kansas City is a terror on the base paths, ranking second in the MLB with 18 stolen bases. Kansas City’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.
So far this season, the Mariners are 1-0 against the Royals.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against Kansas City, the Mariners now have one shutout this season. The Royals have been shut out in two games this season.
When leading after seven innings, Seattle is 5-3, while Kansas City is 5-5.
The Royals managed to give up seven walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mariners who are heading in with a 2-0 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Royals are 9-4. The Mariners have an 8-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, Kansas City has earned 77 this season. Seattle ranks 14th with 94 runs.
Ranking 27th, Kansas City is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 60 this season. Seattle ranks in the top 10 with 76.
The Mariners are 11-7 when they hit at least one home run. The Royals perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 10-6 record.
