Struggling Mariners' Bats: Can Crochett Be Their Savior?

Imagine the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners are like two legendary chess grandmasters, each with their own checkered history of moves, missteps, and moments of pure brilliance. Today, at 1:35 ET, they face off in what is set to be a tantalizing clash of strategies, not just on the field, but in the world of sports betting as well.

Picture this: you’re on the edge of your seat, your predictions for yesterday nearly came off like a well-scripted sports drama. The Phillies were inches away from an extra-inning victory, aligning perfectly with your forecast, but alas, the twists of sports left you just short of another perfect day. Stick with me, and let’s dive into this upcoming series, where history, strategy, and raw talent will collide.

Ever wonder what could’ve been? Seattle’s roster once shimmered with the likes of Randy, Griffey, A-Rod, and Martinez. Despite having these titans, championships eluded them like a cleverly played gambit. Today, their story’s a bit different – a powerhouse pitching lineup, but anemic at batting. Yet, here strides Bryan Woo, ready to pitch. His numbers are promising, and the Red Sox barely know him.

On the flip side, there’s Boston. Not as long as they used to be without a title, but their focus is sharp, eager to reclaim their spot in the playoffs. Their new ace, Garrett Crochet, steps onto the mound with stats that could make any sabermetrician weep with joy.

So, what’s a bettor to do in this maze of statistics and stories? The Mariners aren’t hitting like there’s no tomorrow, but Boston should take this game. However, the value isn’t screaming for a bet on the run line, and the moneyline’s too steep for comfort.

Curious to see if the Mariners’ bats can awaken, or if the Red Sox will shut them down entirely? Let’s discuss:

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Mariners vs. Red Sox, 1:35 ET

I went 1-1 yesterday, but was THIS close to getting another 2-0 day in a row. How close? Well, the Phillies ended up losing in extra innings and I had them winning the game outright. It happens, but it would’ve been nice to claim four straight wins. Still a profitable day though as the Reds beat the Marlins for us to give us a plus money victory. Now we turn our attention to a different series as the Mariners take on the Red Sox.

I always think about what could’ve been with the Mariners. At one time, their roster had Randy Johnson, Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Edgar Martinez. Those are four of the best players ever at their respective positions and they didn’t win really anything. Oh well. Now, I feel like they are in another pattern where they won’t win anything. They have one of the best rotations in baseball, but the offense was abysmal last season. If that is the trend this year, they will be in the same spot. Speaking of pitching. The Mariners send out Bryan Woo to the hill to pitch today. Woo is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Those are pretty impressive numbers overall. Even better, potentially for him, is that he could have the upper hand with the Red Sox never really having faced him with just two hits in eight at-bats. 

The Red Sox have seen more success in the past few years, and we can ignore the long stretch of them not winning a title, but they are also looking for answers right now as they try to find their way back to the postseason. Boston last season seemingly had the offense to get it done, but their pitching staff wasn’t great. That was somewhat addressed in the offseason, and they also tried to bolster the defense and offense with the Alex Bregman addition. The pitcher they added is today’s starter, Garrett Crochet. Crochet has been as good as advertised so far with a 2-1 record, 1.13 ERA, and a 0.91 WHIP. I’ll be the first to admit, I had my doubts about him (and I still do), but he has been great early on in the year. 

The Mariners are not a great offensive team this year either. It isn’t like some magic switch was flipped and they are an offensive juggernaut. The Red Sox are a good team and should win this game with ease, but I don’t love the value on the run line, and the moneyline is too high for me to advise playing. I’m taking the Mariners team total under for this one. I think the full game goes under as well. 

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