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Gambling911.com takes a look at the Mariners vs. Athletics Series hot trends for the period beginning May 24, 2019.
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About This Series
Seattle has won four of the last five meetings. Seven of the last ten have done into double digits, though three of the last four have not.
Recent Performance
Seattle has won only three of their last ten starts following a strong start to the season while Oakland has played around the .500 mark.
Saturday Starting Pitcher Matchup
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Yusei Kikuchi (3-1, 3.43 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Mike Fiers (3-3, 5.05)
Kikuchi has gone 2-0 over his last four starts, allowing six earned runs in 26 2/3 innings during the stretch. The 27-year-old from Japan defeated Minnesota in his last turn as he gave up three runs - one earned - and five hits in six frames. Kikuchi has posted a 3.38 ERA in two no-decisions against Oakland while serving up homers to Canha, Olson and the injured Khris Davis.
Fiers has posted two no-decisions since throwing his second career no-hitter, with one coming against Seattle on May 13 as he gave up one run and two hits over five innings. The 33-year-old's only victory in his last eight starts is the no-hitter he tossed against Cincinnati on May 7. Fiers is 2-2 with a 6.36 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mariners and has held Edwin Encarnacion to a 3-for-25 showing, although all three hits were for extra bases (two homers, one double).
The line on this game has dropped from -135 to -126 on average favoring Oakland. The total has wobbled between 8.5 and 9.5
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
