Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins 4/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Seattle Mariners (0-0) are preparing to hit long balls against the Minnesota Twins (0-0) to start their MLB 2022 Regular Season at Target Field in Minneapolis on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 4:10 PM ET.

Seattle will try to end their playoff drought and start the regular season with an improved offense that ranked 22nd in runs scored per match, a batting average that ranked 30th in the league, and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) percentage that ended up 27th in MLB last 2021 season.

The Mariners occupied 2nd place at 90-72 in the American League West Division with a .556 team percentage and 5.0 games behind first-place Astros last season. Seattle will feature 2nd Baseman Adam Frazier, 3rd Baseman Eugenio Suárez, and Left Fielder Jesse Winker to resolve some issues in their offense last year.

The Mariners also exposed youngster Center Fielder Julio Rodriguez last spring training to be more productive and help Seattle in acquiring their first playoff ticket this season.

The CY Young Award winner Robbie Ray will be on his way up the hill to start the opening day for the Mariners against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The southpaw thrower is 13-7 with 2.84 ERA and 248 strikeouts while allowing a total of 61 earned runs in pitching for 32 outings last 2021 season.

The left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray posted a 1-1 mark with a 6.91 ERA and struck out 11 batters in his major league career pitching against the Twins.

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Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Predictions 4/8/2022

The Minnesota Twins were five games below the .500 mark at home last season and 20 contests short of taking the division title last year. The Twins had some difficulties on the mound after acquiring 26th ranked in ERA and 28th in gaining quality starts last 2021 season.

Minnesota dropped to 5th place at 73-89 in the American League Central Division with a team percentage at .451 and 20.0 outings behind the first placer Chicago White Sox in the previous season.

The Twins will try to improve on the mound by acquiring the services of right-handed starters Sonny Gray, Dylan Bundy, and Chris Paddack. Minnesota also features their top batters in Shortstop Carlos Correa, 3rd Baseman Gio Urshela, and Catcher Gary Sánchez this season.

The Twins will be sending Joe Ryan to the pitcher’s rubber for his first career start against the Mariners in their opening match of the regular season on Friday. The right-handed pitcher was 2-1 with a WHIP at 0.79 and an ERA of 4.05 while giving away 12 earned runs in five contests pitched last season.

Ryan made his major league debut on September 1, 2021, starting against the Cubs and allowed 3 runs but struck out 5 batters while pitching for 5 innings last season.

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins. The MLB Pick for this contest is Seattle -110. This will be an exciting start of the regular season between these teams who are looking for their first playoff appearance this year.

However, the Mariners got the edge in pitching with CY Young Award winner Robbie Ray on the mound. Ray (13-7, 2.84 ERA) will put the Twins’ batters in check to earn his first victory. Prediction: Seattle will win with a score of 7-2.

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