Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 5-8-22

Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 5/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 5/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up to take on the Seattle Mariners in the final installment of a four-game interleague series this Sunday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. 

 

Last Thursday, Tampa Bay hit the road to Washington to open a set with the Mariners, claiming the first three games easily. The string of victories stretched their win streak to six and improved the Rays’ record to 18-10 this season.

 

Leading the team was right fielder Manuel Margot, who is batting at an average of .312 and drove in 19 runs for the Rays.  The leader in hits was shortstop Wander Franco, who hammered 34 in total. 

 

On the other hand, first baseman Yandy Diaz posted a team-high on-base percentage of .420, while second baseman Brandon Lowe swung out five home runs. 

 

As a team, the Rays allowed 129 runs over 233 hits on a .249 team batting average, to go along with an OBP of .320.  Moreover, Tampa Bay allowed 250 strikeouts, with a 3.34 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.10.

 

In this Sunday’s matchup, Ryan Yarbrough will have the start for the Rays.  The 30-year-old slugger threw for 2.1 innings and bears an ERA of 19.29.

 

  •   The total went OVER in six of the Tampa Bay Rays’ eight previous matches.
  •   Tampa Bay is at 6-0 SU in six of their previous matches.
  •   The Rays are at 5-0 SU in five of their previous games played versus Seattle.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners Predictions 5/8/2022

 

On the side of the Seattle Mariners, the team welcomed the Rays to their home stadium last Thursday but failed to pick up even a single win.

 

Before coming into this set, the Mariners recently closed out a series against the Houston Astros, also unable to collect any wins.  Seattle is now on a six-game losing streak that pulled the team’s record down to 12-16. 

 

Shortstop J.P. Crawford took the reins for Seattle, batting at .340 all while posting an OBP of .435.  Third baseman Ty France led the team in hits, delivering a total of 36, along with 21 runs batted in, while Eugenio Suarez wielded six home runs for the Mariners.

 

Overall, Seattle garnered a total of 116 runs over 213 hits on a batting average of .230 and a .315 OBP.  Furthermore, the Mariners allowed 229 strikeouts on an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.27. 

 

For this upcoming event, George Kirby will head for the mound as the team’s starting pitcher.  The right-hander threw for 7.2.0 innings on a 7.04 ERA, with a 0-1 record.

 

  •   The Seattle Mariners are at 0-6 SU in six of their previous matches
  •   The total went OVER in four of Seattle’s five previous matches played at home
  •   The Mariners are at 13-6 SU in their last 19 matches played at home with the Rays.
  •   The total went UNDER in eight of the Padres’ last 9 matches against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners.  The MLB pick is the Tampa Bay Rays.  Tamps Bay claimed six straight wins this season and is dominating over the Mariners on this road trip. 

 

Meanwhile, Seattle is a struggling team on the plate and is seeking ways to win more ball games.  Final Score Prediction, the Tampa Bay Rays win and meet ATS by 7-4.

 

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Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 5/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM EDT

 

Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington

 

Date: Sunday, May 8, 2022

 

TV: RSNW

 

MLB Odds: Tampa Bay Rays -165

 

MLB Total Odds: 9.5

 

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