The first series of the Dan Wilson era was a dramatic one, but the Mariners got things back on track with a series win over the Giants. Their upcoming schedule looks pretty soft over the next two weeks, too; they’ve got four series in a row against teams that are out of playoff contention. If the M’s are going to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, this is the window to try and gain some ground on Houston.
At a Glance
| Rays | Mariners |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Monday, August 26 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Ryan Pepiot | RHP Bryce Miller |
| 47% | 53% |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, August 27 | 6:40 pm |
| LHP Jeffrey Springs | RHP Logan Gilbert |
| 45% | 55% |
| Game 3 | Wednesday, August 28 | 1:10 pm |
| LHP Tyler Alexander | RHP Luis Castillo |
| 38% | 62% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Rays | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 97 (10th in AL) | 96 (11th in AL) | Rays |
| Fielding (FRV) | 3 (8th) | -8 (11th) | Rays |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 101 (8th) | 88 (2nd) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 106 (12th) | 101 (9th) | Mariners |
The Rays were surprisingly one of the most aggressive sellers at the trade deadline this year.