Rangers at Mariners 9/30/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Sunday, the Texas Rangers conclude a season-ending four-game series on the road against the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers lost the second game of the series on Friday 12-6. Robinson Chirinos belted a two-run home run in the loss, while Adrian Beltre doubled home a run in the fourth to move into 21st place on the all-time RBI list with 1,705.

Seattle scored seven runs during the second inning with the help of four walks from Texas starter Martin Perez and an error that allowed in three unearned runs by Nomar Mazara the Rangers right fielder. Seattle’s Robinson Cano collected four hits in the game, while Cameron Maybin knocked in four runs. Shin-Soo Choo leads the Rangers with a .264 batting average and has a team high 147 hits. Joey Gallo has the Rangers’ lead in home runs with 40 and RBIs with 92. Texas has a team batting average of .240 while opposing hitters are averaging .271 at the plate against Rangers pitching. On Sunday, the Rangers will send Yovani Gallardo to the mound. The right-hander this season is 8-7 with an ERA of 6.40, 55 Ks and 46 BBs.

Jean Segura is leading Seattle with a .301 batting average and a team high 175 hits. Nelson Cruz is the Seattle leader in home runs with 37 and RBIs with 97. Seattle has a team batting average of .254, while opposing hitters are averaging .252 at the plate against Mariners pitching. On Sunday, the Mariners will send Roenis Elias to the mound. The lefthander this season is 2-1 with an ERA of 2.93, 30 Ks and 16 BBs.