The Cleveland Indians (-125) face the Seattle Mariners in game three of their four-game series, with the teams splitting the first two games.

Rookie Triston McKenzie (4.94 ERA) takes the mound for Cleveland. The 23-year-old has shown promise but struggles with control, walking 16 batters in his last 16 innings. His last start was impressive - 5 innings, 2 hits, no runs with 5 strikeouts.

Jose Ramirez (11 HR) and Franmil Reyes (9 HR) lead Cleveland's offense, though the team is batting just .210. They'll face Seattle's Justus Sheffield (2-3, 4.91 ERA), who has 29 strikeouts and 11 walks in 33 innings.

Seattle's offense ranks last in MLB with a .204 batting average and third-worst OBP. Bright spots include:

• Mitch Haniger: 11 HR, 7 doubles
• Kyle Seager: 8 HR, 9 doubles
• Recent callup Jarred Kelenic: 3 hits in Friday's win

Betting Analysis:

• Cleveland's more well-rounded offense gives them the edge
• Expect heavy bullpen usage from both teams
• Cleveland's offense should capitalize against Seattle's mediocre bullpen
• Prediction: Cleveland wins in a high-scoring affair

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