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Can the A’s spoil the Mariners Wild Card hopes?

by
Tony Reyes
September 27, 2024

What: MLB Regular Season Game
When: Friday, September 27
Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners
Time: 7:07 p.m. PST
Where: T-Mobile Park (Seattle, WA)

The Oakland Athletics will take on the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series to wrap up the regular season.

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland A’s bid farewell to the Oakland Coliseum as winners after their victory last night. Although they won’t be making the playoffs this year, the team has shown improvement from last year’s performance.

JJ Bleday’s standout performance, including a crucial RBI single and a sensational catch in center field, contributed to the team’s high spirits. They are eager to maintain this momentum as they head into their final series.

First of three in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/DK5tw8hP9L

— Oakland A's (@Athletics) September 27, 2024

JP Sears will make his thirty-second start of the season for the A’s. Despite a recent two-game losing streak, he aims to deliver a strong performance and end the season on a positive note.

With ten strikeouts in his last two starts, he has the potential to turn things around in this game and lead the team to victory.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners are currently in the hunt for the final AL Wild Card spot, trailing by three games. They are aiming for another series win against a divisional opponent to close out the season on a positive note.

Despite their inconsistent performance this season, the Mariners have managed to put together wins and maintain a winning record of five games over .500.

They have recently won five of their last seven games, including taking two out of three from the Houston Astros in their most recent series. Their last game against Houston ended in an 8-1 victory, showcasing a strong offensive performance that should carry into the upcoming game.

Here’s how we line up in Game 1 vs. the A’s. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/Fq2T4XqNfD

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 27, 2024

Additionally, with their ace Luis Castillo still on the IL, the Mariners’ bullpen is expected to see significant action in this game.

Currently facing a shortage in their pitching staff, the Mariners may need to adopt a creative approach to deploying their pitchers and providing the Oakland A’s with varied pitching strategies throughout this series.

A’s-Mariners Best Bet

I think the Mariners have the advantage in this matchup. In addition, they have won their last two games against Oakland by 15 runs, so the odds are that this game won’t be close if one team starts to pull ahead.

I’ll take the Mariners on the moneyline in this matchup.