Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners Prediction 7-26-23 MLB Picks
The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins meet Wednesday in MLB action from Target Field. This will be the finale in a three-game series this week. The Twins eked out a tight extra-innings win in the opener. On Tuesday in game two Seattle returned the favor with a two-run comeback win. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place.
Seattle Mariners
The Mariners had a lead going into the ninth in Monday’s opener but ended losing 4-3 in 10 innings. Tom Murphy had a solo homer in the loss, and JP Crawford added a pair of hits. In Tuesday’s matchup Seattle scored seven runs across the final two innings in a 9-7 victory. Julio Rodriguez managed two homers with three RBI, and Cade Marlowe hit a solo shot with two runs.
In the starter role Wednesday the Mariners will send out Bryce Miller. This year Miller is 6-3 with a 3.50 ERA and 64 Ks in 69.1 innings. Miller is fresh off a no-decision versus the Blue Jays with 5.1 innings and one earned run.
Minnesota Twins
Over on the Minnesota side, they got three hits, a run and an RBI from Max Kepler in Monday’s victory, while five other players each contributed one hit. In game two the Twins’ Matt Wallner posted a two-run homer and Max Kepler scored two runs. The pitching staff gave up 10 hits in the loss, however.
Joe Ryan will start the game for the Twins on Wednesday. In his 20 starts so far Ryan is 9-6 with a 3.88 ERA and 141 Ks in 118.1 innings. Ryan beat the White Sox in his last start, tossing four earned on seven hits and a walk in 6.0 frames.
Minnesota Twins Team Facts
- The Twins have won seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in 16 of their last 18 home games against AL West opponents.
- The Twins have led after 7 innings in each of their last four games against the Mariners at Target Field.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the last four day games between the Mariners and Twins at Target Field.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against American League opponents.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
- The Mariners have won seven of their last eight day games after playing the previous day.
- The Mariners have covered the run line each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have led after 7 innings in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Mariners' last four day games at Target Field.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Willi Castro ranks 6th in the league in Steals (25) this season.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Julio Rodriguez ranks T9th in the league in Steals (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Twins ranks 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (994).
- The Minnesota Twins ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1065).
- The Seattle Mariners ranks 2nd in the league for walks allowed this season (267).
- The Seattle Mariners ranks T29th in the league for triples this season (7).
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’ll stick with the Mariners here. Miller is doing well over his two starts in July. In that pair Miller has just one earned run on eight hits and three walks in 10.1 innings. As for Ryan, he’s been a little wild lately with 12 earned over his last 15.2 innings of work. The Mariners should have some early opportunities for baserunners while he’s out there. In the Tuesday matchup Seattle really got things going in the later innings after a rough start from George Kirby (4.0 innings; five earned). The bullpen held things together on a combined 5.0 innings, one hit, two earned, four walks and nine strikeouts, but Seattle used a lot of arms along the way. Still, I think the Mariners pull it together and take the win in this competitive series.
