Felix Hernandez (0-1, 1.50 ERA) and Chris Bassitt (0-0, 6.75 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (2-3) and the Oakland Athletics (3-3) at Safeco Field. The Athletics won the last game 6-1, and Oakland leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and can be seen on CSCA and RTNW.
Hernandez pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three, striking out six and walking five in a 3-2 defeat to the Rangers. Robinson Cano (.286 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Bassitt went 5.1 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking two in a 5-4 defeat to the White Sox in his most recent start. Josh Reddick (.263 ) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds for Seattle and Oakland are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Mariners are the third-best team in the AL at limiting hits to their opponents, allowing only 6.0 hits per game so far this season.
The Athletics have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Athletics are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.019 for the season. The Athletics have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 6.8 strikeouts per game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Athletics have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – OAK
Notes
Seattle has won all of its games (2-0) when leading after seven innings.
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mariners have a 0-2 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When outhit, the Mariners and the Athletics both have records of 0-2.
Oakland ranks in the bottom half of the league at 19th when it comes to home runs, hitting four this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 11.
Ranking 20th, Oakland is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 7.40 per game. Seattle ranks in the top half at 13th with 8.25.
Both Seattle and Oakland are tied at first for their on-base plus slugging percentage of .000.
The Athletics are 2-2 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Mariners are 1-2 when they allow at least one homer.
