There is not much to be said about why you should back the Seattle Mariners tonight. James Paxton has just been an absolute force this season. Other than one hiccup, he has been virtually untouchable this season.
Throwing complete games in two of his last three (one being his no-hitter) and rattled off a quality start in 7 out of his 9 starts. He has been as sure as they come on the season. In 190 at-bats he has managed to keep right-handed batters to a meager .158 batting average. Mix that with his 79/20 k/bb rate and this is a guy that is just getting it done.
None of the Minnesota everyday players are either hitting above .300, have hit 10 hr, or knocked in over 30 runs. They are a nice team but just nowhere in that lineup is that one guy who is really going to scare you when he’s coming up.
Miguel Sano returns tonight after missing almost a month due to injury. In your first game back to the majors having to face James Paxton @ Safeco field is not something that any hitter would wish for. Look for James Paxton to continue his dominant season and keep the twins at bay
Prediction: Seattle Mariners -1.5 over the Minnesota Twins
Cody Roberts is a Wannamakeabet Senior Staff Writer