The Seattle Mariners (75-58) face the Cleveland Guardians (68-63) in the series finale at Progressive Field on September 4, with first pitch at 2:40 p.m. The Mariners aim for a sweep after Saturday's 4-0 victory.

Game Info & Odds:

• Mariners (-127) vs Guardians (+108)
• Run Line: Cleveland +1.5 (-155)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Mariners: George Kirby (6-3, 3.16 ERA)
• Guardians: Cal Quantrill (11-5, 3.50 ERA)

Key Stats:

• Mariners have won 8 of their last 10 and 6 straight
• Seattle batters are just 2-for-30 against Quantrill historically
• Kirby: 4 ER in last 17.2 innings (3 starts)
• José Ramírez vs RHP: .295/.360/.567, 20 HR, 84 RBI

Storylines:

• Seattle is MLB's hottest team, seeking 7th straight win
• Cleveland leads AL Central by 1 game over Minnesota
• Guardians trying to avoid sweep before KC series
• AL Central race tightening with 3 teams within 2 games

The Mariners are surging at the right time, while Cleveland needs a win to maintain their division lead. Despite playing on the road, Seattle's momentum and Kirby's recent form make them favorites, though Quantrill's dominance over current Mariners batters adds intrigue to this matchup.

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