Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
Last night, the Minnesota Twins snapped a five-game losing streak, led by an outstanding outing from Joe Ryan on the mound and a reliable showing from the bullpen, securing a 2:0 victory. However, confidence in consecutive wins remains low—over the past month, the Minnesota Twins have managed just a single winning streak.
Minnesota Twins
The third game in the series saw too many favourable elements fall into place for the Minnesota Twins. A broader look at recent form highlights their ongoing struggles: since 5 June, the Twins have recorded the worst win-loss mark in the American League and the second-worst across all of MLB. Defensive vulnerabilities continue to plague them, with their pitching staff posting a 6.06 ERA over the past 30 days. It's difficult to envision them delivering another strong defensive display in back-to-back games.
Seattle Mariners
In contrast, the Seattle Mariners bring significant offensive strength. At the forefront is Cal Raleigh, who has been in exceptional form over the past week. Across a seven-game span, he's hitting at a 48.3% rate, with six home runs and 15 RBIs. He now leads all of MLB in both home runs (32) and RBIs (69). After failing to register a hit in four at-bats in the previous game, Cal Raleigh looks well-positioned for a strong response.
Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners Prediction
Even if the Seattle Mariners face early difficulties from their starting pitcher, the squad's offensive depth should allow them to recover and take control. No team has lost more home games as favourites this season than the Minnesota Twins (16 defeats), which makes an away win here an attractive proposition.
