Rangers vs Mariners Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024

The Texas Rangers remain in Seattle taking on the Mariners. The Rangers are 3rd in the AL West and they have won six of their last ten games. Texas entered this series on Thursday riding a two game losing streak. The Rangers allowed 14 runs in their loss on Wednesday night. Texas is averaging 4.2 runs scored per game with 8 hits. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Jacob deGrom will make his season debut on the mound for the Texas Rangers on Friday. deGrom went 2-0 last season before being shut down. deGrom has had a winning season since 2017. Watch for deGrom to have a quality outing but be on a strict pitch count. 

The Seattle Mariners are 2nd in the AL West. The Mariners have won five of their last ten games and carry a winning 42-29 home field record. Seattle is averaging 4.1 runs scored per game with 7.2 hits. The Mariners shutout the Rangers 5-0 back in June in their last meeting. 

The Seattle Mariners are allowing an average of 3.8 runs against per game which is the best in the MLB. Seattle also carries the best WHIP in the league and 2nd best team ERA. The Seattle Mariners have 122 stolen bases on the season. 

Both the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners were up in the air about who to start on the mound Friday. deGrom gets the call for the Rangers and the team will be hungry to get him a win. The Rangers haven't played their best baseball on the road this season but they have the edge on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 5-3.