Mariners at Rangers 8/7/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Texas Rangers remain at home on Tuesday to host the Seattle Mariners in game two of this three game series. The Rangers took three of four game from the Orioles over the weekend and are 5th in the AL West. Texas has won 7 of their last 10 games but did lost to Baltimore on Sunday. The Rangers are 23-35 on their home field.

Bartolo Colon will make his 21st start on the hill for the Rangers. Colon is 5-10 on the season with 123.1 innings pitched. Colon carries a 5.18 ERA and has 71 strikeouts with 22 walks. Colon pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits. The Seattle Mariners are 3rd in the AL West entering this series against the Rangers. Seattle is just 3-7 over their last 10 games but won at home against the Blue Jays on Sunday. The Mariners are 64-48 on the season with a 28-24 road record. Seattle is 22-20 in divisional play.

Felix Hernandez will climb the mound for his 22nd start of the season. Hernandez is 8-9 on the season with 118 innings pitched. Hernandez carries a 5.49 ERA with 97 strikeouts. Hernandez pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits.