Cody Martin (1-2, 3.14 ERA) and Michael Pineda (6-10, 4.89 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (66-57) and the New York Yankees (63-60) at Safeco Field. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 22 and can be seen on YES and RTNW.
Martin pitched 4.1 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out two and walking two in a 4-3 win over the Angels. Nelson Cruz (.287, 72 Rs, 31 HRs, 77 RBIs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. Pineda went 5.0 innings, surrendering zero runs and striking out two in a 12-6 defeat to the Blue Jays in his most recent start. Didi Gregorius (.285, 53 Rs, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Seattle and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. It’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Mariners. The 4.3 runs that Seattle’s pitchers allow per game makes them the fifth-ranked staff in the AL. The Mariners are the second-best team in the AL at limiting hits during home games, allowing only 8.4 hits per game to their opponents this season.
When it comes to issuing walks, the Yankees have the fewest in the AL with only 2.6 walks allowed per game. The Yankees have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 8.8 strikeouts per game.
The Mariners lead the season series, 2-1. The Mariners have a 48-32 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Pineda takes the mound. Martin (RHP) will be on the hill against the Yankees, who have a 46-40 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
The Mariners are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Yankees have a 25-37 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 12-49. The Mariners have a 14-39 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks near the bottom of the league at 21st when it comes to home runs, hitting 134 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 172.
Ranking 14th, New York is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.44 per game. Seattle ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 8.89.
Ranking 26th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.713). Seattle ranks in the top 10 at eighth with an OPS of .763.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 37-48, well-matched with the Mariners who are 43-47 when allowing at least one homer.
