Mariners vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 9/5/2024

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners (69-68) face off against the Oakland Athletics (59-78) at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Zack Gelof went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored for the Athletics in their extra inning 6-4 loss to Texas on Sunday. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Oakland comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games of their series against Seattle. Brent Rooker is the top home run hitter for the Oakland Athletics, having blasted 33 homers this season. Following him, Shea Langeliers ranks second on the team with 23 home runs. Rooker also leads the team in RBIs, having driven in 92 runs so far, and he boasts the highest batting average among the Athletics with a .295 mark for the season. Over their last five outings, Oakland has been defensively shaky, giving up an average of 5.4 runs per game. They currently hold the fourth position in the AL West Division standings. The Athletics are eager to break their losing streak as they face off against the Mariners, who are fighting to stay afloat as the season draws to a close. Oakland averages 4.1 runs per game this season.

Seattle enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games of the series against Oakland. In a 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, Luke Raley had a standout performance for the Seattle Mariners by going 2-for-4 at the plate. He contributed a home run, scored a run, and notched an RBI. Cal Raleigh is currently the Mariners' top slugger with 27 home runs this season, while Luke Raley follows as the second-highest with 17 homers. Raleigh also leads the team in RBIs, having driven in 80 runs so far. When it comes to batting average, Julio Rodriguez is leading Seattle with a .259 mark for the year. Over their last five games, the Mariners have been giving up an average of 3.6 runs per game. They are currently positioned second in the AL West Division standings, trailing the Houston Astros by six games for the lead. Additionally, they are 5.5 games behind both the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins for a Wild Card spot. Despite a strong start to the season, the Mariners are now striving to break out of their current losing streak and make a playoff push. As a team, they average 4 runs per game.

George Kirby from the Seattle Mariners holds a balanced 10-10 record, sporting a respectable ERA of 3.63. In contrast, JP Sears of the Oakland Athletics is 11-9, although his ERA is a bit higher at 4.21. The Mariners began the season with impressive momentum but have hit a rough patch in the latter half, particularly struggling with their performance on the road, losing 40 out of their last 68 away games. Meanwhile, the Athletics have shown considerable improvement compared to last season and have played competitively at home, nearing a .500 record in home games. Currently, Seattle leads Oakland in their head-to-head matchups for the season with a 4-2 record. The Mariners are looking to secure a vital road victory to keep their slim postseason hopes alive. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 11-7.