New York Yankees at Seattle Mariners 8/10/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The New York Yankees conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. New York improved to 71-39 following its 9-4 victory over the Mariners on Monday, in the opening game of the series. Aaron Judge hit a home run to help lead New York to the win and snap a five-game losing streak. The Yankees are first in the American League East, 10 ½ games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Right fielder Aaron Judge is batting .303 with 44 home runs, 98 RBIs and 122 hits to lead New York in each category. Third baseman DJ LeMahieu is the leader in on-base percentage at .393. On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will send Nestor Cortes to the mound. The left-hander is 9-3 with a 2.57 ERA, 115 Ks and 28 BBs.

Seattle dropped to 59-52 following its five-run loss to New York on Monday. the Mariners have lost some consistency, alternating between wins and losses in each of the last six games. Seattle is struggling at the plate with a team batting average of only .232 which is 25th in baseball. The Mariners are second in the American League West, 11 ½ games behind the first-place Houston Astros.

First baseman Ty France is batting .302 to lead Seattle and has team highs in hits with 110 and on-base percentage of .373. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez is the leader in home runs with 18 and RBIs with 58. On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners will send Robbie Ray to the mound. The left-hander is 8-8 with a 3.96 ERA, 140 Ks and 44 BBs.