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Arozarena's Homer Streak Faces Yankees Test
13 Aug
Summary
- Randy Arozarena carries a two-game homer streak into the matchup.
- Max Fried starts for the Yankees, Logan Gilbert for the Mariners.
- Both teams are dealing with multiple key players on the injured list.
The New York Yankees, holding a 68-52 record and second place in the AL East, are scheduled to host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. The game is set to begin at 1:35 p.m. ET and will feature Max Fried (4-3, 2.88 ERA) as the starting pitcher for the Yankees. The Mariners, with a 56-65 record and third in the AL West, will counter with Logan Gilbert (8-7, 3.42 ERA) on the mound.
Adding intrigue to the matchup is the Mariners' Randy Arozarena, who enters the game on a two-game home run streak. Both teams are contending with numerous player absences due to injuries. The Yankees have several prominent players on the injured list, including Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, while the Mariners also have a considerable number of players sidelined, such as J.P. Crawford and Luke Raley. Betting odds indicate the Yankees are the moneyline favorites at -143, with the Mariners as underdogs at +118, and the total run line set at 7.5.
