Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Picks and Predictions August 13th 2024

Reinvigorated Mariners hit the road to face Tigers

George Kirby is starting for the Mariners, as they look to keep their four-game winning streak alive. They are 63-56 and 2nd in the AL West. The Tigers are 4th in the AL Central with a record of 56-63 and will have Tarik Skubal on the mound.

Seattle is favored on the money line, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. This one will get started at 6:40 PM ET from Comerica Park in Detroit. BSDET will be televising this game.

Seattle vs. Detroit Key Information

• Teams: Mariners at Tigers
• Where: Comerica Park Detroit
• Date: Tuesday, August 13th
• Betting Odds SEA -110 | DET -109 O/U 7.5

The Mariners Can Win If…

Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Tigers. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 8-8 with a 3.13 ERA. Kirby’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.02. In his 24 appearances, he has turned in 15 quality starts and is averaging 8.81 strikeouts per nine innings. Kirby’s last outing came vs. the Tigers, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Cal Raleigh has been the Mariners’ top power threat this season, as his 26 home runs lead the team and is 8th in the league. He also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has three homers in his last eight games. Overall, Raleigh is batting just .217. Julio Rodriguez is batting .260 and has 11 homers, which is 5th on the team.

As a team, the Mariners are batting just .218, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in runs per game, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Overall, they are averaging just 4 runs per contest.

• The Mariners are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Mariners are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Seattle has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
• The Mariners have an average of 5.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Mariners are 5-5
• Looking back across the Mariners last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Seattle has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Mariners have averaged 6.0 runs per game on offense

The Tigers Can Win If…

Tarik Skubal has been pitching well for the Tigers, as he comes into the game with a record of 13-4 and an ERA of 2.57. Skubal has made 23 starts this year and has a WHIP of .94. In his 23 appearances, he has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 10.74 strikeouts per nine innings. Skubal’s last outing came vs. the Mariners, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.

For the season, the Tigers are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. As a team, they are batting just .230 and have a collective on-base percentage of .295. Detroit’s team OPS of .675 is also 25th in the league. The Tigers are hoping that Matt Vierling can keep his hot hitting going, as he has gone 8/25 in his last six games.

Riley Greene is the Tigers’ top power threat, as he has 17 homers this season, which is the best mark on the team. Greene is also batting .264 for the season. Overall, he is 1st on the team in RBIs and is also on a good stretch of games, going 10/26 in his last six games. For the season, Greene is batting .264.

• The Tigers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Tigers are 4-1 vs. the run line.
• Detroit has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
• The Tigers have an average of 3.4 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Tigers are 5-5
• Looking back across the Tigers last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Detroit has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Tigers have averaged 3.7 runs per game on offense

The Lean

Our lean for an over/under pick would be to take the over, as this is our lowest projected scoring game of the day, but the line is sitting at 7.5 runs. As for who we like to take this one straight up, our lean is on the Mariners to pick up the win. Seattle’s offense is our 5th lowest projected strikeout total, and George Kirby is 12th in our projections in starting pitcher strikeouts.

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The Seattle Mariners are hitting the road with a renewed sense of purpose and momentum, fresh off a four-game winning streak. As they embark on a nine-game road trip, beginning with a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Mariners, locked in a fierce battle with the Houston Astros for supremacy in the American League West, are looking to build on their recent successes and maintain their playoff push.

Mariners Riding High After Mets Sweep

The Mariners enter this road trip on a high note, having swept the New York Mets in a dominant three-game series that culminated in a 12-1 blowout on national television. Seattle outscored the Mets 22-1 over the series, showcasing their offensive firepower and pitching prowess.

Manager Scott Servais couldn’t have been more pleased with his team’s performance. “Fun day for our guys,” Servais said after Sunday night’s rout. “Our guys were enjoying it, having a good time, and they should. We’re playing good baseball. And with the off day, we head over to Detroit, and that series with them didn’t go well last time, so we need to pick it up there. But I’m excited about where we’re at.”

This recent success has been particularly sweet for Seattle fans, as it marked the first time in over 20 years that the Mariners hosted a “Sunday Night Baseball” game. “We’ve been playing well for the past couple years, and it’s the first time it’s happened,” said catcher Cal Raleigh. “Hopefully, we can do that and grow this team and this city … get people more aware of who guys are on this team and this city. It’s a really cool place.”

The Importance of the Road Trip

The Mariners’ upcoming road trip could be a defining moment in their season. Following the series in Detroit, Seattle will head to Pittsburgh and then wrap up the trip with a challenging series on the West Coast against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Astros hot on their heels in the AL West standings, every game is crucial.

Revisiting the Tigers Matchup

The Mariners’ first challenge on this road trip is a rematch against the Detroit Tigers, who recently took two out of three games from Seattle at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners managed to salvage the final game of that series, but they’ll need to perform better in Detroit to keep their momentum going.

Right-hander George Kirby will be on the mound for Seattle in the series opener. Kirby (8-8, 3.13 ERA) struggled in his last outing against the Tigers, giving up three runs on seven hits over five innings. Kirby has had a tough time against Detroit in his career, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.16 ERA in four starts.

The Tigers, meanwhile, will counter with their ace, left-hander Tarik Skubal. Skubal (13-4, 2.57 ERA) was dominant against the Mariners last week, allowing just two runs on three hits over seven innings. Skubal has a strong track record against Seattle, winning both of his career starts against them with a 3.00 ERA.

Detroit’s Perspective: A Solid Road Trip

The Tigers are coming off a 3-3 road trip, which included a series win against the Mariners in Seattle. They wrapped up the trip with a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, giving them a boost of confidence as they return home.

“It was a pretty good road trip,” said outfielder Matt Vierling, who played a key role in the Tigers’ win on Sunday, homering and doubling while driving in two runs. “We played a first-place team in Seattle and won two out of three, and then we bounced back after a couple of tough losses here. It was one of those trips where you were 3-3, and you take that.”

Vierling, who missed two games due to back spasms, served as the designated hitter in Sunday’s game. “It was real weird (being the DH),” Vierling said. “It’s different. You have to stay in the game, at least I do. Some guys can kind of talk in the dugout and check out a little bit. I can’t. I have to get moving and stay in the game.”

Key Players to Watch

While the focus will be on the pitching duel between Kirby and Skubal, other players will also be critical to the outcome of this series. For the Mariners, Julio Rodríguez has been on fire lately, and his contributions at the plate and in the outfield could be decisive. For the Tigers, Spencer Torkelson has been a consistent power threat and could play a key role in the series.

AL West Race Intensifies

The Mariners’ road trip is made even more critical by the tight race in the AL West. The Houston Astros are neck-and-neck with Seattle, making every game a must-win. As the season winds down, maintaining this momentum on the road could be the difference between securing a playoff spot and falling short.

Conclusion

The Seattle Mariners have a chance to solidify their standing in the AL West and continue their push towards the postseason with this crucial road trip. With the first stop in Detroit, where the Tigers have already proven to be a tough opponent, the Mariners will need to bring their A-game to keep their winning streak alive. As they prepare for this pivotal stretch, the team and its fans are hopeful that the recent surge of success will carry them through the challenges ahead.