The 5-5 Mariners have struggled lately, and have hardly been facing the cream of the MLB crop. They have managed just 11 runs scored in their last 4 games. They will face a much tougher opponent in the Guardians, a very good road team who have won 4 of 5.

Tristan McKenzie, while not quite as overwhelming of late, has only given up 4 runs over 21+ innings in his last 3 starts. He had 14 strikeouts in his last appearance.

He faces the Mariners’ lefty, Gonzales. His last start vs Oakland was solid but he has generally struggled of late with an ERA of 6.02 in his last 7 starts. The Mariners do have a good bullpen, but even it can’t compare to the Guardians’ relievers of late, with an ERA of 1.29 in their last 10 games.

The Guardians are crushing left-handed pitching lately, and Gonzales is crushable. McKenzie, still very young, is absolutely the real thing. Look for a road victory for the Guardians today.