Why the Mariners on Friday at -142...the Mariners come into Friday's matchup as winners of five out their last seven games while posting a .291 BA/.339 OBP and 16 HRs during that span. James "big maple" Paxton will toe the rubber for Seattle who is coming off of back to back road wins against the Rays and Mariners where he allowed 4 runs through 14 IP on 16 Ks, 1 BB and 1 HR. That is an encouraging sign for Big Maple as he carries a 3-1 home record to match a 2.79 era at the pitcher friendly confines of Safeco Field. The Red Sox have minimal exposure against Paxton with a combined 59 ABs to match a .237 BA/.262 OBP and 0 HRs. This is a very trustworthy spot to back Paxton at home with a BOB Score of 337. The Red Sox, winners of five out of their last seven with a .209 BA/.302 OBP and 6 HRs, will send Rick Porcello to the bump. Porcello is coming off of a poor start against the below average White Sox at home where he allowed 2 runs through 6 IP on 5 H, 5 Ks and 3 BBs to match a .263 BABIP against. Porcello has also experienced a drop in velocity with all four pitches over his L2 starts. These are not good signs for Porcello heading into a ballpark that he has allowed 6 HRs through 28 IP in against a lineup with a combined 180 ABs to match a .322 BA/.352 OBP and 4 HRs. Mariners currently taking 46% of the action with a line drop from -151 to -142.
Play on the Mariners at -142
Play on the Mariners at -142
