The Mariners face the Angels today, and are hoping to keep pace in the very close ALwild card. They are 8-4 in September, a very good road team, especially as a road favorite, and have had their way with the Angels this year. Lefty Robbie Ray starts for Seattle. After 2 straight shut outs, he gave up 4 runs against the Braves in his last start. Ray absolutely sparkled in August and is a good bet to bounce back . He has faced the Angels twice this year, with a pair of 7 inning 1 run outings to show.

The Angels are 3-9 as a home underdog, and 4-8 in September. They have a poor runs scored to runs allowed ratio lately at 3.6/5.0. Lorenzen is just back from a very long stay on the IL and opened with a solid start vs. the Astros. The Mariners have had good success against Lorenzen this year.

The Mariners are hitting better for power lately and should Ray need it, very good support from their stellar bullpen. The Angels struggle against left-handed pitching. Take Ray and the Mariners to get back on track with a road victory today. 9*!