Nathan Karns (4-1, 3.33 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (26-18) go up against Kendall Graveman (1-6, 5.48 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (20-26) in the second of a three-game division series at Safeco Field. The Athletics won the last game 5-0, and Oakland leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 24 and will air on CSCA and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Karns pitched 5.0 innings, giving up one run and striking out five in a 7-2 victory over the Orioles. Nelson Cruz (.280, 23 Rs, 9 HRs, 29 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4. The Athletics were unsuccessful against the Yankees 4-1 the last time Graveman pitched. He went 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out five and walking three. Danny Valencia (.317, 14 Rs, 6 HRs, 17 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Mariners have a SU record of 8-7 against teams in their division. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Mariners has gone great. Over that span, Seattle is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, the Seattle pitching staff and defense has been very good, only giving up 0.0 runs per game. The Mariners don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fourth in the league with a 1.169 WHIP.
Against divisional foes, the Athletics are 12-13 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Oakland pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The Athletics have mostly come out on top against the Mariners in their previous seven games this season, earning a 4-3 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against Seattle, the Athletics now have two shutouts this season. The Mariners have been shut out in three games this season.
When leading after seven innings, Seattle is 12-8, while Oakland is 8-12.
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Mariners have a 1-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Athletics are 15-3. The Mariners have a 21-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 21st in runs, Oakland has earned 178 this season. Seattle ranks ninth with 201 runs.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 106 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 11th with 150.
The Mariners are 22-11 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 16-12 when they hit at least one homer.
