Kansas City Royals (41-88) vs. Seattle Mariners (71-56)
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners 8/25/2023 – Come Friday, the clash between Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals and Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners will unfold at T-Mobile Park. Having secured a victory over the Oakland Athletics last Wednesday, with a final score of 4-0, the Kansas City Royals step into this match against the Seattle Mariners. Despite the midweek triumph, the Royals lost the series to the Athletics by a margin of two games to one. Unfortunately, the current season has not been favorable to the Kansas City Royals, as they hold the unenviable position of last in the AL Central with an overall record of 41-88. Regrettably, their chances of making it to the postseason are at a discouraging zero percent.
Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners are gearing up to take on Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Mariners are coming off a tough loss to the Chicago White Sox last Wednesday, a game that extended into extra innings and ended in favor of the White Sox. Despite the setback, the Mariners managed to secure the series victory over the White Sox with a 2-1 scoreline, winning eight of their last nine series.
This surge has propelled the Mariners to the second spot in the American League wildcard standings, aided by the Houston Astros’ loss on Thursday night. If the Mariners can secure a victory against the Royals on Friday, they will be trailing the AL West leaders, the Texas Rangers, by just half a game. For a comprehensive preview of the game, along with expert MLB picks, make sure to check out free expert MLB picks and game preview.
Royals vs. Mariners Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 25, 2023, 10:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington |
| TV: | ATV+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Brady Singer (8-9, 5.04 ERA) vs Bryce Miller (8-4, 3.78 ERA)
Brady Singer will make his 26th start of the year for the Royals. He has 139 strikeouts in 139 1/3 innings thrown while going 8-9 with a 5.04 ERA. The right-hander’s most recent outing was on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he pitched 3 2/3 innings, giving up nine hits and four earned runs. The 27-year-old has pitched in 25 games this season and has a 5.04 ERA, 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, and a 0.270 opponents’ batting average. Singer has made nine solid starts this season and comes into the game. Singer comes into this contest in his 20 starts of five innings or more this season.
Bryce Miller will counter for the Mariners for the 19th time this year and is 8-4 with a 3.78 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 97 2/3 innings thrown. The right-hander’s most recent start came against the Houston Astros on Saturday when he pitched 6 1/3 innings without allowing a run and two hits. In 18 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 3.78 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. His opponents are hitting just.217 off of him. Miller has had eight strong starts so far this year. Miller, averaging 5.4 innings per start, will aim to continue an eight-game stretch of pitching five or more innings.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Seattle Mariners -200, MLB Totals: 8.0
The Mariners want to take charge and dominate this game from the opening inning since they recently displayed an unbreakable aura. With Julio Rodriguez, J.P. Crawford, and the rest of the lineup making contact and driving the ball hard to score baserunners consistently, the Mariners, who score 4.74 runs per game, should be able to score runs at will. With Bryce Miller building on three starts in which he has only allowed two runs, the Mariners should be able to contain the Royals offense, which only scores 4.01 runs per game on average. This will allow the bullpen to finish the game with a lead. With a solid showing at home, the Mariners should prevail.
Kansas City Royals Betting Trends
Kansas City is 3-8 SU in their last 11 matches against the Mariners.
The Kansas City Royals are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
The Royals are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Seattle.
The total went OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games against an AL rival.
Seattle Mariners Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 6 outings with the Royals.
The Seattle Mariners are 8-4 SU in their last 12 matches at home.
Seattle is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
The total hung OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games against an American League rival.
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners 8/25/2023 Betting Picks
In terms of home runs, the Mariners have recorded 160 so far in this season, placing them in the 12th position within the league rankings. Benefitting from 399 extra-base hits, Seattle occupies the 16th spot in Major League Baseball with a .411 slugging percentage this season. Additionally, the Mariners’ team batting average stands at .242, positioning them at the 20th rank in MLB.
The upcoming game sets the stage for a notable mismatch, as the Kansas City Royals lack a compelling motivation at this point. On the other hand, the Seattle Mariners are fervently chasing their postseason aspirations. A win against the Royals could provide the Mariners with the needed advantage over the Astros and Blue Jays, securing the desired separation in the standings. Expect Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners to showcase an energetic performance on Friday night, clinching victory by a margin of at least two runs. For more insights and a comprehensive game preview, don’t miss out on free daily sports picks and game preview.
Free Pick and Prediction: The Seattle Mariners will win 7-3.