With the series all square at 1-1, the Mariners (63-53, 34-27 home) are giving the start to Bryce Miller while the Orioles will send Kyle Bradish to the mound. Check out who I see coming out on top in this Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at T-Mobile Park.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Baltimore Orioles -115

This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, August 13th.

WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:

  • The Orioles have put together a 4-1 record in their last five games as the favorite.
  • Seattle is on a three game winning streak when the underdog.
  • Opponents are hitting just .204 against Kyle Bradish in his last five starts.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES LOOKING TO EXTEND AL EAST LEAD

For the season, the Orioles are 72-45 overall, including going 36-22 on the road and 36-23 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Baltimore is above .500 at 22-12-3. In the AL East, the Orioles are currently 1st.

Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish has been impressive this season, boasting a 7-6 record and 3.19 ERA. His ERA on the road stands at 3.98, while his home ERA is slightly lower at 3.90. Bradish’s WHIP for the season is 1.14, with opposing teams managing a batting average of .228 against him and a slugging percentage of .359.

In his most recent outing against the Mets, Kyle Bradish tossed 4 2/3 scoreless frames, allowing just three hits. Although he was not credited with the win, Bradish’s performance was instrumental in helping the Orioles secure a 2-0 victory.

As a team, Baltimore has scuffled at the plate over their last ten games, with a combined batting average of just .196. Compared to other teams, this is just 25th in that span. When looking at the team’s power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .420% while going deep a total of 135 times (15th). Overall, the Orioles are 8th in the MLB at 4.9 runs per contest.

Over the Orioles’ past five contests, Ryan Mountcastle has been their most prolific power hitter, launching two home runs. Across the entire season, he has tallied 15 long balls and holds a .270 batting average.

WILL THE SEATTLE MARINERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

This season, the Mariners have played a total of 37 series and are above .500 at 19-16-2. On the road, Seattle is 29-26 and 34-27 at home. Their overall record of 63-53 has the Mariners sitting 3rd in the AL West.

Bryce Miller has taken the mound 17 times this season, boasting a 7-4 record. His ERA stands at 4.20, with opponents batting .220 against him. On the road, Miller is 2-2 with a 7.19 ERA; however, he is 5-2 when pitching at home with an ERA of 3.87. Teams have a .407 slugging percentage against him for the year thus far.

Bryce Miller’s most recent performance against the Angels saw him surrender one run and five hits in five innings of work. Despite not earning a decision, the Mariners emerged victorious with a 3-2 victory.

The Mariners have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 14 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 12th in home runs and 16th in slugging percentage. Overall, Seattle is averaging 4.6 runs per game (15th).

The Seattle Mariners’ offense has been bolstered by the presence of Julio Rodríguez in the lineup. The 2023 campaign has seen him hit .256 with 66 RBIs and 19 home runs.