Wade Miley (5-2, 4.50 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (28-19) go up against Phil Hughes (1-7, 5.55 ERA) and the Minnesota Twins (13-34) in the second of a three-game series at Safeco Field. The Twins won the last game 7-2, and Minnesota leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and will air on FSN and RTNW.
In his last start, Miley pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-4 victory over the Reds. Robinson Cano (.294, 32 Rs, 14 HRs, 43 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. The Twins were unsuccessful the last time Hughes pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing three runs and walking one in a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Miguel Sano (.228, 22 Rs, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Seattle has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, teams routinely struggle to score runs against the Mariners, who allow only 0.0 runs per game. The Mariners don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fourth in the league with a 1.177 WHIP.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Opposing pitchers have routinely struggled to strike out the Minnesota batters, who average an AL-low 10.6 strikeouts per road game. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Minnesota pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The only other game between the two teams went Minnesota’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
The Mariners are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 11 strikeouts. The Twins have a record of 2-11 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Twins are 4-28. The Mariners have a 4-15 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 21st in home runs, Minnesota has hit 46 this season. Seattle ranks fifth with 66 home runs.
Ranking 21st, Minnesota is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 8.02 per game. Seattle ranks in the top half at 12th with 8.67.
Ranking 25th, Minnesota is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.682). Seattle ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .755.
When the Twins allow at least one home run, they are 9-26. When the Mariners allow one or more homers, they have a 19-14 record.
