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The New York Yankees managed an extra-innings win on Wednesday night to earn a series victory against the Seattle Mariners on the road. Nestor Cortes delivered yet another strong start pitching six scoreless innings while Anthony Rizzo drove in a couple of runs in a 2-1 outing. This was the Bombers' fourth straight victory over the Mariners as they head into the series finale.
Yankees vs. Mariners recent form and records
The Yankees win on Wednesday meant they have now won four consecutive series. They are 7-3 in their last ten games and while offensively they have produced only decently with a .213 batting average, there has been a resurgence from the pitching staff recording a 2.52 ERA over that stretch. Their three-game winning streak has coincided with a three-game losing streak for the second-placed Baltimore Orioles, leaving the Yanks 5.0 games ahead.
The Mariners are 5.0 games away from the top of the AL West. Their inconsistencies in the second half of the season have translated to a 5-5 run in their last 10 games. Despite that, their lineup possesses a high .264 average at the plate.
Players to Watch Out
Starting Pitchers
Clarke Schmidt (5-3, 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 74 SO) vs. Logan Gilbert (7-11, 3.24 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 198 SO)
Clarke Schmidt will feature in his third start after returning from injury. He has earned just two runs in September.
Last Start: vs. Boston, 5.2 innings, 5 hits, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts
Career vs. Mariners: 0-1, 1.69 ERA, 13 SO in 2 appearances
Logan Gilbert leads all of baseball with 0.89 WHIP and is tied for seventh on the list of eligible pitchers for strikeouts (198).
Last Start: vs. Rangers, 6.0 innings, 6 hits, 4 earned runs, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts
Career vs. NYY: 1-2, 7.18 ERA, 17 SO, 5 appearances
Must Watch Hitters
Yankees
Both Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have gone hot and cold over the last few games. They have, however, received help from the likes of Gleyber Torres hitting 14-for-44 in the last 10.
Mariners
Victor Robles has been by far the best Mariners batter going 14-for-28 in his last 10 games. Cal Raleigh, who has 30 homers this season, recorded a couple of hits in Wednesday's loss.
Yankees vs. Mariners Betting Odds
Yankees vs. Mariners expert picks and prediction
New York clinched an MLB playoff berth after their win in game 2 with 10 games left. Even though they can afford to lose a few games, they would want to remain hot, especially starter Clarke Schmidt, who is looking to continue his strong return to the mound. Meanwhile, the Mariners just can't seem to string a few wins together.
Runline: Under 1.5
Total Runs: Over 7.5
Prediction: Yankees 6, Mariners 3
