The Mariners wrapped up their seven-game road trip with a pair of disappointing losses to the Twins, dropping them a game and a half behind the Rangers in the AL West. While it was encouraging to see the team earn series wins against the Braves and Astros, losing their four-game series in Minnesota re-exposed all the concerns about this team’s ability to win consistently if their pitching isn’t absolutely perfect.
At a Glance
| Athletics | Mariners |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, May 10 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Paul Blackburn | RHP Bryan Woo |
| 37% | 63% |
| Game 2 | Saturday, May 11 | 6:40 pm |
| LHP Alex Wood | RHP Bryce Miller |
| 39% | 61% |
| Game 3 | Sunday, May 12 | 1:10 pm |
| RHP Ross Stripling | RHP Luis Castillo |
| 35% | 65% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Athletics | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 101 (7th in AL) | 96 (11th in AL) | Athletics |
| Fielding (FRV) | -6 (11th) | -2 (10th) | Mariners |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 115 (13th) | 95 (7th) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 83 (2nd) | 88 (4th) | Athletics |
Last year, the Mariners went 12-1 against the Athletics, doing exactly what they were supposed to against a 100-loss club.