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Mariners Trim Astros' AL West Lead with Series Sweep Bid
20 Jul
Summary
- Mariners won first two games, now 3 games back of Astros
- Mariners' Bryan Woo, an All-Star, to start Sunday's game
- Brewers and Rangers also featured as top model picks
The Seattle Mariners have been surging in recent weeks, and they have a chance to further cut into the Houston Astros' lead in the AL West standings on Sunday. The Mariners won the first two games of their critical series against the Astros, and they now trail by just 3 games in the division.
Seattle will send their All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo to the mound on Sunday, looking to complete the series sweep. Woo has been dominant of late, allowing just 4 earned runs in his last 5 starts. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times, believes the Mariners have a 64% chance of winning on Sunday.
Elsewhere on the MLB slate, the model is also high on the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. The Brewers, who have won 9 of their last 10 games, are predicted to defeat the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in 54% of simulations. Meanwhile, the Rangers' matchup with the Detroit Tigers is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with the over hitting in 58% of simulations.
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With the Mariners, Brewers, and Rangers all featured as top picks, Sunday's packed MLB schedule is shaping up to be an exciting one for baseball fans and bettors alike.
