The Cleveland Guardians (66-56) face the Seattle Mariners (67-57) in the opener of a crucial four-game series at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m.

The Guardians enter hot after sweeping the Padres, including a 7-0 win where Jose Ramirez hit two home runs. Meanwhile, Seattle split their last series, dropping the finale 3-1 to Washington despite Julio Rodriguez's 20th homer.

Betting Lines:

• Guardians: -116 ML
• Mariners: -102 ML
• Run Line: Mariners +1.5 (-176)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (9-9, 3.11 ERA, 0.96 WHIP)
• Mariners: Marco Gonzales (8-12, 4.08 ERA, 1.41 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• McKenzie's last 7 games: 3-3, 2.42 ERA, 54 Ks in 48.1 IP
• Guardians road record: 34-31, won 8 of last 9 away games
• Mariners home record: 8-4 in last 12 games
• Jose Ramirez vs lefties: .259/.339/.491, 6 HR, 21 RBI
• Julio Rodriguez 2024: .271/.328/.475, 20 HR, 64 RBI, 23 SB

Analysis: The Guardians hold a slight edge with McKenzie's recent dominance and their strong road performance. While Seattle has played well at home, Cleveland's offense against left-handed pitching and McKenzie's ability to limit damage make them favorites despite being visitors. The Guardians aim to extend their AL Central lead while Seattle fights to maintain their Wild Card position.

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