Seattle is 4-0 against divisional opponent the Angels since the start of August. Probable starter, Gilbert, for the Mariners has a 2.20 ERA and a 3-0 record in his last 5 starts. His WHIP is 1.00 in his last three starts. Probable starter Detmer has a 4.59 ERA and a WHIP of 1.66 in his last three starts. Gilbert has been hot, Detmers has not.
The available bullpen for the Angels has an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.51. The Mariners’ available relievers have an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.28.
If Gilbert does his usual 6-7 innings and Detmer does his usual 5 innings the Mariners should have their way with the Angels’ bullpen. Lay the runs and go with the Mariners on this value play.