Guardians vs. Mariners: Key AL Battle as Cleveland Seeks Series Split
The Cleveland Guardians (66-57) face the Seattle Mariners (68-57) in game two of their series at T-Mobile Park, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. The Mariners lead the series 1-0 after winning Thursday's opener 3-1.
Game Preview:
- Betting odds: Guardians -110, Mariners -106
- Run line: Mariners +1.5 (-192)
- Over/under: 7 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Guardians: Shane Bieber (8-7, 3.10 ERA, 144 K)
- Mariners: Logan Gilbert (10-5, 3.52 ERA, 131 K)
Key Stats:
- Bieber: 3 runs allowed in last 20.1 innings
- Gilbert: 19 runs allowed in last 20.1 innings
- Guardians are 2-5 in last 7 vs Mariners
- Guardians are 1-4 in last 5 at T-Mobile Park
Notable Hitters:
- Jose Ramirez (CLE): .284, 25 HR, 104 RBI
- J.P. Crawford (SEA): 4-for-6 vs Bieber
- Mitch Haniger (SEA): 3-for-9 vs Bieber
- Ty France (SEA): Day-to-day with leg injury
The Guardians look to even the series behind ace Shane Bieber as they try to maintain their AL Central lead. With six games against Seattle in their next nine, this game carries extra importance for Cleveland's division title hopes.