Ahoy, mateys! The good ship Mariner finally got back on course with a four-game sweep of the A’s. Alas, the entire schedule can’t be filled with games against Oakland. The M’s will face their maritime nemesis this weekend; a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is on the horizon. They’ve maneuvered around the doldrums of April and finally find themselves with the wind at their backs. If they’re able to hold fast against these eastern scallywags, they’ll be in a good position to finish the month with a record above .500.
On the Horizon
| Pirates | Mariners |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, May 26 | 7:10 pm |
| RHP Mitch Keller | RHP George Kirby |
| 41% | 59% |
| Game 2 | Saturday, May 27 | 1:10 pm |
| RHP Roansy Contreras | RHP Luis Castillo |
| 35% | 65% |
| Game 3 | Sunday, May 28 | 1:10 pm |
| RHP Vince Velasquez | LHP Marco Gonzales |
| 44% | 56% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Ship Rigging
| Overview | Pirates | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 97 (10th in NL) | 98 (9th in AL) | Mariners |
| Fielding (OAA) | -3 (10th) | 11 (1st) | Mariners |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 90 (2nd) | 80 (2nd) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 90 (7th) | 71 (1st) | Mariners |
The Pirates raced out to a fast start this season, going 20-9 through the end of April.