The Seattle Mariners will host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday afternoon. The Mariners came out on top versus the Guardians 3-1 on Thursday to improve to 68-57 for the year. The Guardians currently hold a 66-57 record for the season after their loss. Cleveland currently has a four-game lead in the American Central League division over both the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox.
Seattle will start Logan Gilbert for Friday's game. He is 10-5 with a 3.52 ERA over 25 starts. Despite his numbers being good this season, he has hit a bump in the road lately, sporting a 7.97 ERA in his previous four outings. Overall, he has been dependable this season, and he'll be matched up with a manageable Guardians lineup on Friday. Gilbert has surprisingly struggled more at home, but he'll look to bounce back on Friday.
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Shane Bieber will be taking the hill Friday for the road team. He is 8-7, with a 3.10 ERA in 23 starts this year. Lately, the right-hander has been even better, surrendering three earned runs in his previous 20 1/3 innings. The Cleveland right-hander has been good away from home this season, too, and Seattle's lineup hasn't scored a ton of runs. They do have the ability to rally at times, but it hasn't been consistent.
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians Match Details
Fixture: Cleveland Guardians @ Seattle Mariners
Date & Time: Friday, August 26, 10:10 p.m. EDT
Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians Betting Odds
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians Best Picks
Jose Ramirez is enjoying another productive season. He's also got a favorable matchup against Gilbert tonight. Ramirez has slugged .618 against right-handers who have relied heavily on their sliders over the last two seasons. Gilbert throws a lot of sliders. Look for Ramirez to have a solid game.
Pick: Jose Ramirez Over 1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians Betting Prediction
With two starters of this caliber, expect baserunners to be limited and overall fewer runs on the board. The total has gone under in seven of Cleveland's last nine road games and 13 of 17 overall for the visitors. Bieber's been on a roll, and Gilbert should be able to keep the Guardians' bats in check.
Prediction: Under 7 Runs (-125)
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