The Seattle Mariners (74-58) face the Cleveland Guardians (68-62) in game two of their three-game series at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 7:15 p.m.

The Mariners won Friday's opener 6-1 behind Luis Castillo's six scoreless innings and Cal Raleigh's two home runs. Cleveland managed nine hits but struggled to convert them into runs.

Betting Lines:

• Mariners: -154
• Guardians: +130
• Run line: Cleveland +1.5
• Over/Under: 7.5

Pitching Matchup:

• Mariners: Robbie Ray (11-8, 3.58 ERA, 180 K)
• Guardians: Xzavion Curry (Second MLB start)

Key Factors:

• Mariners have won 8 of their last 10 games
• Ray has won 3 straight starts, allowing just 3 earned runs in 19.2 innings
• Guardians' rotation depleted with Plesac and Civale on IL
• Seattle boasts strong road record (39-30)
• Cleveland batters hitting just 11-for-65 against Ray historically

The Mariners enter as road favorites with their ace Ray facing rookie Curry. Seattle looks to strengthen their Wild Card position while Cleveland tries to maintain their AL Central lead over Minnesota.

Matchup Analysis: Seattle's momentum and pitching advantage make them justified favorites, though Cleveland's home field and playoff race motivation keep them competitive. The Guardians face an uphill battle against the red-hot Mariners and their dominant starter.

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