Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Prediction: Can Martin Perez Continue His Hot Start to Season?

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Prediction: Can Martin Perez Continue His Hot Start to Season?

The Texas Rangers came through with a 3-2 victory over the Mariners in yesterday's game. The weekend series is currently tied at one between the Rangers and Mariners. Today's game will be the rubber match of a three-game series between two teams near the bottom of the AL West standings.

I guess the Wild Card spots are still in play, right? That's what these two teams are fighting for now. It's early enough in the season. Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.

Rangers vs. Mariners Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds

• Date: June 5, 2022
• Game Time: 2:35 pm ET
• Where to Watch: RSNW, BSSW

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Rangers vs. Mariners Injury Report

Mariners

Out: OF Mitch Haniger (Ankle), OF Kyle Lewis (Concussion), C Tom Murphy (Shoulder), 1B Evan White (Groin)

Rangers

Out: 1B Brad Miller (Hip)

Rangers vs. Mariners Line Movement

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Prediction

The Rangers and Mariners have actually put together an enjoyable series over the weekend. Both games have been tight and interesting going into the final innings. Today's game will likely play out just like the other two.

The Mariners will send out George Kirby, who has impressed this season. He has a 3.64 xFIP with 25.9% of strikeouts and 2.8% of walks in the last 30 days. However, against righties, he's allowed a .382 wOBA and ISO of .261 in his last 50 plate appearances.

The Rangers have a lot of power coming from the right side against righties including Mitch Garver and Adolis Garcia, who hit a clutch three-run homer in yesterday's game.

On the other hand, it'll be Martin Perez of the Rangers. He has a 1.42 ERA to start the season and has an xFIP of 3.56 in the last 30 days. This season, Perez has been brilliant and has earned 58.2% of ground balls in the last 30 days while limiting line drives to 13.3% in that same time frame.

The Mariners have just a .134 ISO against lefties along with a .304 wOBA. Seattle is also hitting just 19.4% of line drives as a projected lineup against lefties too.

With that said, I like the Rangers to escape a home series against the Mariners and get the win in tonight's game. I'll ride with the veteran pitcher who has pitched lights out over the young pitcher who has struggled a bit getting righties out.

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Pick

• Rangers (-130) (Bet $130 to Win $100)

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