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The Seattle Mariners go for a fourth straight win when they take on the visiting Oakland Athletics in the second of a four-game weekend series on Friday night. Seattle took the series opener on Thursday and is in a tie for third place in the American League West with the Los Angeles Angels. Oakland has dropped four in a row and sit in last place in the division standings, 12 games behind the Mariners and Angels. This will be the eighth meeting of the season between these clubs, so make sure to red our in-depth preview of this game before you make any bet online.
Let’s check the latest MLB picks, stats, MLB news injury reports, and MLB odds for Athletics vs Mariners. We’ve plenty of MLB prediction for you to consider.
Athletics Skidding
The Oakland Athletics have been competitive despite their current four-game slide, losing each of their last three games by two runs or less. The team has just been having trouble coming up with the big play that will make the difference between winning and losing.
Outfielder Ramon Laureano had a pair of home runs in Thursday’s loss, going 2-for-5 with four RBIs. Laureano is batting .244 with 12 doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs and 22 runs scored in 47 games.
Shortstop Elvis Andrus also had a home run on Thursday, the fourth straight game he’s driven in at least one run. Andrus is batting .229 with 18 doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs and 27 runs scored.
Right-hander James Kaprielian will make his 12th start as the Athletics try to tie the series up on Friday. Kaprielian is 0-5 with a 5.88 ERA, striking out 36 and walking 25 in 52 innings He took a no-decision in his last start against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, going 5.1 innings and allowing three runs on just two hits while striking out two and walking four.
Mariners Continue to Dominate A’s
The Seattle Mariners won for the 17th time in the last 19 games against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night, continuing their dominance of their division rival. Seattle won the last 12 meetings in 2021 before splitting a four-game series with the Athletics earlier this season.
“A good way to start the series,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said after Thursday’s win. “Need to keep it rolling. We’re not used to giving up six runs and winning.”
Rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez had a home run for the second straight game, scoring twice to add to his team-leading 43 runs scored. Rodriguez is batting .272 with 15 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 39 RBIs.
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez also has 13 home runs, with Suarez’s last dinger coming against the Athletics on June 21. Suarez is batting .234 with 16 doubles, a triple, 38 RBIs and 36 runs scored.
Seattle will have left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound for Friday’s contest. Gonzales is 4-8 with a 3.31 ERA in 15 starts, striking out 47 and walking 31 in 81.2 innings. He took a tough loss in his last outing, going six innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday and giving up two runs on five hits while striking out five and walking four in a 2-1 setback.
Athletics vs Mariners Head-to-Head
Seattle took 15 of the 19 games between the two division rivals in 2021, including seven of 10 at home.
The Athletics have had some success playing in Seattle, winning two at T-Mobile Park already this season and earning at least three victories at the venue in each of the last 12 seasons. The MLB lines for Friday’s contest aren’t giving Oakland much chance.
Athletics vs Mariners Game Information
- Game: Athletics (25-53) vs Mariners (37-41)
- Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- Day/Time: Friday, 10:10 p.m. ET
- Athletics vs Mariners Live Stream: MLB.tv
Athletics vs Mariners Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Oakland Athletics J. Kaprielian -R | +1½ -135 | +155 | 8 -120o | 3½ +120o
3½ -150u |
| Seattle Mariners M. Gonzales -L | -1½ +115 | -175 | 8 Evu | 4½ -120o
4½ -110u |
Athletics vs Mariners Prediction
The Seattle Mariners are starting to put things together, and they’re facing a team that they have dominated, which can only give them confidence heading into Friday.
When making your MLB picks, take Seattle to pick up the home win.
