MLB Odds: Braves vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick
Max Fried has a 2.48 ERA since May 14. Fried hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start since July 25. George Kirby has not given up more that three earned runs since the beginning of July. Kirby is a key part of Seattle's strong second half. The Mariners are in position to make their first postseason since 2001. The Braves are half a game ahead of New York in the National League East standings. They are also half of a point ahead in MLB's wild card standings, which they are chasing.
The Braves have a half-game lead over the Mets. They have won 120 games since the start of June. The Braves need to win only two series to return to the World Series. The Dodgers have the better record in the National League.
The Braves have won eight straight games. Seattle is fighting for a wild card spot and the need to end their 21-year playoff drought.
The Braves are the better team and Fried is a better pitcher than Kirby. The Braves and Mariners are in a tight race.
