Reds at Mariners
O/U 8.5 · RL Mariners -1.5 · T-Mobile Park
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Mariners ML -164
- Published odds
- -164
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 5-3
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The read
The afternoon sun beats down on T-Mobile Park as the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds meet for a high-stakes rubber match in the Pacific Northwest. In a matchup where starting pitching splits and bullpen depth tell a massive story, Seattle stands out as the sharp side today. Cincinnati's Brady Singer has been thoroughly vulnerable on the road and in day games, posting a 6.14 ERA in those splits. More importantly, Singer struggles against left-handed hitters, allowing a .295 batting average and .878 OPS with 15 home runs to southpaws this year. This is a massive risk against a Seattle lineup loaded with lefties like Cole Young, Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor, and Luke Raley, who are primed to jump on his 91.3 mph sinker and slider-heavy mix.
Conversely, Emerson Hancock starts for Seattle in his best split, boasting a 2.92 ERA at home and a 2.80 ERA in day games. While Hancock has a high expected ERA of 4.34 relative to his actual 3.17 ERA, his stellar 1.01 WHIP at home has been highly effective. The environmental factors favor Seattle today as the high of 88 degrees under an open roof will carry the ball well, aiding left-handed power threats like Luke Raley, who owns a career 1.745 OPS with two home runs in ten at-bats against Singer. The late-inning picture is also heavily tilted toward Seattle. Cincinnati's bullpen is highly taxed after using five relievers to preserve yesterday's 4-2 win, including 30 pitches from Tejay Antone. On the other hand, Seattle's top arms—including closer Andrés Muñoz with his 17 saves and Gabe Speier—are fully rested.
The defensive matchup also favors the home team, particularly behind the plate. Cal Raleigh's elite 39.2% caught-stealing rate is a perfect neutralizing force against the speed of Elly De La Cruz, while Tyler Stephenson has struggled with a 20.9% caught-stealing rate. Even with shortstop J.P. Crawford sidelined by a fresh wrist injury, the Mariners' structural advantages in starting pitching splits, a rested high-leverage bullpen, and an ideal matchup for their left-handed bats make them a strong play. Take the Mariners on the moneyline to wrap up the series.
Injuries noted
Mariners: [KNOWN] Brendan Donovan (3B) — Groin (Left): Donovan (groin) will shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. (Jul 17 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Matt Brash (RP) — Lat (Right): General manager Justin Hollander said Tuesday that Brash was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain in his right lat, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. (Jun 16 — 35d ago) [KNOWN] Carlos Vargas (Relief Pitcher) — Lat (Right): Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Tuesday that Vargas (lat) recently began a throwing program and could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list around the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Zac Hereth of 710 AM Seattle Sports reports. (Jun 17 — 35d ago) [KNOWN] Will Wilson (3B) — Thumb (Left): Wilson (thumb) has gone 3-for-9 with two RBI and a 1:2 BB:K in his first three rehab games between High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. (Jun 17 — 35d ago) [KNOWN] Cooper Criswell (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Seattle transferred Criswell (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday. (Jul 4 — 17d ago) [KNOWN] Rob Refsnyder (DH) — Knee (Right): Refsnyder (knee) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports. (Jul 17 — 4d ago) [NEW] J.P. Crawford (SS) — Wrist (Left): Crawford (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds. (Jul 22 — 0d ago) Reds: [KNOWN] Graham Ashcraft (RP) — Elbow (Right): Ashcraft (elbow) is on a throwing program, which will have him throw from 105 feet beginning July 20 at the Reds' training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports. (Jul 18 — 4d ago) [NEW] Brandon Williamson (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): Williamson (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters Wednesday, MLB.com reports. (Jul 21 — 1d ago) [NEW] Blake Dunn (CF) — Elbow (Right): Dunn (elbow) could soon begin a rehab assignment serving exclusively as a designated hitter while he continues to go through a throwing progression, MLB.com reports. (Jul 21 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Tony Santillan (RP) — Oblique (Left): Santillan (oblique) received a PRP injection July 9 and is undergoing further treatment, MLB.com reports. (Jul 18 — 4d ago) [NEW] Matt McLain (2B) — Calf (Not Specified): McLain (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports. (Jul 22 — 0d ago) [NEW] Nick Lodolo (SP) — Finger (Left): Lodolo (blister) will attempt to throw a bullpen Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (Jul 21 — 0d ago)
The research
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STARTER FORM
Emerson Hancock: 0.63 ERA over his last 3 starts
0.63Across his last 3 starts (14.3 IP) he has a 0.63 ERA with a 0.91 WHIP (1.01 season) and 13 strikeouts — his season mark is 3.17, and that is where most lines still price him.
BATTER VS ARM
Cal Raleigh vs Brady Singer: .375
.375Cal Raleigh's career line off Brady Singer is 6-for-16, a .375 average over 16 at-bats with 1 home run — they meet again tonight. He enters cold (.580 OPS, L15).
COOLING OFF
Dominic Canzone: .500 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Brady Singer
.500Dominic Canzone's .500 OPS over the last 15 days (36 PA) trails his .841 season mark, down 0.341. Tonight he draws RHP Brady Singer — his weaker side: a .824 OPS vs RHP across 214 AB.
Colt Emerson: .255 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Brady Singer
.255Colt Emerson's .255 OPS over the last 15 days (29 PA) trails his .625 season mark, down 0.37. Tonight he draws RHP Brady Singer — his stronger side: a .634 OPS vs RHP across 118 AB.
FIRST INNING
SEA have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 0 of their last 10
0/10Seattle Mariners have scored in the first inning just 0 times in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.
STREAK
CIN games have gone UNDER 4 straight
U44 straight unders for CIN — their games are producing only 6.3 runs against numbers around 10.9. Tonight's number sits at 6.25.
TEAM RECORD
Reds 2-6 in Brady Singer's last 8 starts
2-6Reds are 2-6 in Brady Singer's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
REGRESSION
Emerson Hancock: 3.17 ERA vs 4.34 xERA
4.34Emerson Hancock carries a 3.17 ERA against a 4.34 expected ERA (1.17 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .209 off him vs a .251 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKDOMINIC CANZONETOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
Dominic Canzone enters this afternoon matchup in a prime position to exploit the primary weakness of Reds starter Brady Singer. This season, Singer has been significantly more vulnerable to left-handed hitters, surrendering a .295 AVG and an .878 OPS to the left side compared to a much sturdier .234 AVG against righties.
Crucially, 15 of the 21 home runs Singer has allowed this year have come against left-handed bats. Canzone, a left-handed hitter, is batting third in the lineup today and boasts a .321 AVG in day games, suggesting he thrives in this environment.
While T-Mobile Park is traditionally a pitcher-friendly venue, the uncharacteristic 88-degree heat expected at first pitch should improve ball flight significantly, favoring a power hitter like Canzone who already has 15 homers on the season.
- GARY'S PICKELLY DE LA CRUZTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
Elly De La Cruz is currently on a blistering hot streak, hitting .350 (14-for-40) with 4 home runs and a 1.046 OPS against lefties over his last 10 games. Today he faces Emerson Hancock, whose 3.17 ERA is heavily masked by a 4.34 xERA, indicating he has been the beneficiary of significant luck regarding hard contact. De La Cruz possesses the elite exit velocity to punish Hancock’s expected regression, and his world-class speed allows him to turn standard singles into doubles, clearing this 1.5 total base line with a single swing. As the leadoff hitter, Elly is guaranteed maximum plate appearances, providing multiple opportunities to capitalize on the warm 88-degree conditions in Seattle which will aid ball carry for his high-velocity batted balls.
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