Friday, September 5, 2014

Globe Life Park in Arlington

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Globe Life Park in Arlington will be the home to an American League West division rivalry game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. This game, featuring the starting matchup of Hisashi Iwakuma (13-6) against Scott Baker (3-3), will be held on Friday night.

The Mariners are still hoping to earn a berth into the AL playoffs and will rely on one of their best starters in this game. Iwakuma has been lights out for the Mariners, recording a 0.97 WHIP, .236 BAA, and 2.90 ERA, which is eighth best in the AL. He has been one of the top pitchers in the league in terms of control, allowing just 13 walks in 155.1 innings. In his career against the Rangers, he has allowed 33 hits in 156 at-bats with 5 home runs allowed. Adrian Beltre has hit the best off him, getting 10 hits in 18 at-bats with 3 home runs.

Baker, the 32-year-old veteran from Louisiana, hasn't had the best season thus far. He has appeared in 23 games this season including 6 starts. In his last 2 starts, he has pitched exceptionally well, allowing just 3 earned runs of 11 hits in 11.1 innings. He has allowed 11 home runs this season in 72.1 innings, which could be an issue when he takes of the tough Seattle offense. Against the Mariners in his career, he has allowed 22 hits in 89 at-bats with Austin Jackson claiming the lone home run and a .353 average.

Seattle Mariners Betting Trends

Seattle Mariners are 55-76-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Seattle Mariners is 0.7

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

Texas Rangers are 59-70-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Texas Rangers is -1

Injuries to Watch

Seattle Mariners

09/02/14 DH Jesus Montero Suspension out indefinitely
08/08/14 SS Willie Bloomquist Knee 60-day DL (7/24); out for season
07/11/14 CF Michael Saunders Side 15-day DL (7/10)
04/16/14 P Blake Beavan Shoulder 60-day DL (4/15)

Texas Rangers

08/29/14 LF James Adduci Concussion 7-day DL (8/29)
08/26/14 LF Shin-Soo Choo Elbow 60-day DL (8/26), out for season
08/13/14 P Yu Darvish Elbow 15-day DL (8/10)
07/26/14 LF Jake Smolinski Foot 15-day DL (7/22)
06/11/14 P Tanner Scheppers Elbow 60-day DL (6/11)
06/10/14 1B Mitch Moreland Ankle 15-day DL (6/8)
06/04/14 P Alexi Ogando Elbow 60-day DL (6/3)
06/04/14 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (5/14), out for season
05/22/14 1B Prince Fielder Neck 60-day DL (5/17)
05/21/14 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (5/11)
04/25/14 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Back 60-day DL (4/23); out for season
04/23/14 P Pedro Figueroa Elbow 60-day DL (4/23)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (3/23)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle

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