MLB Parlay for Today at (+247) Feature Streaking Mariners
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians
Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 2:40 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland
Who Starts for Seattle?
George Kirby starts for Seattle today.
Overall, Kirby still isn't very profitable to back, because he struggled in the beginning of the season.
However, Seattle has won four of the last five and seven of the last nine games in which he started, and his strong form is a significant reason why.
During this nine-game span, Kirby allowed more than two runs a single time.
In the one exception, he allowed three runs in Angel Stadium because he yielded a BABIP (batting average of balls in play) that was unfortunately high given the great success with which he limited hard contact.
In fact, as odd as it is to say, Kirby has been rather unlucky in terms of the number of runs he's allowed.
During this nine-start span, he yielded an FIP (like ERA but factors out fielding) under 2.00 eight times.
He achieved a still excellent 2.12 FIP in the one exception.
Why Is Kirby So Good?
One impressive fact about Kirby is that he has yet to walk more than a batter in a single start.
Two further facts about Kirby help him avoid walking batters.
One, he excels at starting ahead of the count. His first-pitch strike percentage is 65.7.
Two, he does an above-average job of getting batters to chase his pitches outside the strike zone.
Their swing percentage at pitches outside the strike zone is 33.3.
Kirby's Pitches
Kirby's pitch selection is intelligent in that he throws his best pitch -- his fastball -- most often.
Opponents hit .211 and slug .335 against this pitch.
They struggle with its mixture of above-average velocity and strong location.
He ably locates it in different parts of and around the strike zone.
After cutting out the cutter from his repertoire, Kirby focuses on his sinker, curveball, and slider in addition to throwing his fastball almost half the time.
Kirby matches up well with Cleveland batters in that they, overall, rank well below average against his favorite pitches from righties.
In their rather neutral (as opposed to being pitcher- or hitter-friendly) ballpark, the Guardians slug .355 against Kirby's favorite pitches from righties.
Who Starts for Cleveland?
Cal Quantrill starts for Cleveland today.
Quantrill's ERA looks attractive, but it masks a much poorer 4.28 FIP, which reflects how poorly he is actually performing while he's benefitted from yielding a fortunately low BABIP.
Quantrill vs. Mariner Batters
Mariner hitters merit optimism today because, outside of their uniquely pitcher-friendly ballpark, they hit Quantrill's pitches very well from righties.
Primarily, Quantrill features a sinker and cutter.
In road games, Seattle slugs .426 against both pitches from righties.
Seattle's Win Streak
Collectively, the Mariners enjoy strong team rhythm.
They enter today on a six-game win streak with all their wins coming by multiple runs.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants
Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. ET at Oracle Park in San Francisco
Who Starts for Philadelphia?
Ranger Suarez starts for Philadelphia today.
Suarez is your fairly classic ground-ball pitcher.
He primarily throws sinkers in order to induce a ground-ball out.
This season, he's inducing ground balls with 56.3-percent frequency.
Suarez vs. Giant Batters
Giant batters match up excellently with Suarez in two key respects.
One, they excel against ground ball-inducing pitchers.
They slug .428 against them compared to .385 against fly ball-inducing ones.
Two, they hit his pitches very well.
Primarily, Suarez throws a changeup and fastball in addition to his sinker.
The Giants rank fourth in slugging against his three favorite pitches from lefties.
Who Starts for the Giants?
Carlos Rodon starts for San Francisco.
Rodon relies primarily on a fastball and slider.
As heat maps show, he is not shy about throwing either pitch around the middle parts of the strike zone.
Philly Batters' Outlook Today
The Phillies merit optimism for ranking seventh in slugging against Rodon's favorite pitches from lefties.
Plus, they are in a strong situation today as they try to avoid being swept by San Francisco.
As their series finales against Colorado, Atlanta, and Arizona have shown, they often produce superb scoring outputs when facing a sweep.
Best Bet: Parlay Mariners ML at -122 & Phillies/Giants over 7.5 at -110 at +247 odds with BetOnline
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians
Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 2:40 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland
Who Starts for Seattle?
George Kirby starts for Seattle today.
Overall, Kirby still isn't very profitable to back, because he struggled in the beginning of the season.
However, Seattle has won four of the last five and seven of the last nine games in which he started, and his strong form is a significant reason why.
During this nine-game span, Kirby allowed more than two runs a single time.
In the one exception, he allowed three runs in Angel Stadium because he yielded a BABIP (batting average of balls in play) that was unfortunately high given the great success with which he limited hard contact.
In fact, as odd as it is to say, Kirby has been rather unlucky in terms of the number of runs he's allowed.
During this nine-start span, he yielded an FIP (like ERA but factors out fielding) under 2.00 eight times.
He achieved a still excellent 2.12 FIP in the one exception.
Why Is Kirby So Good?
One impressive fact about Kirby is that he has yet to walk more than a batter in a single start.
Two further facts about Kirby help him avoid walking batters.
One, he excels at starting ahead of the count. His first-pitch strike percentage is 65.7.
Two, he does an above-average job of getting batters to chase his pitches outside the strike zone.
Their swing percentage at pitches outside the strike zone is 33.3.
Kirby's Pitches
Kirby's pitch selection is intelligent in that he throws his best pitch -- his fastball -- most often.
Opponents hit .211 and slug .335 against this pitch.
They struggle with its mixture of above-average velocity and strong location.
He ably locates it in different parts of and around the strike zone.
After cutting out the cutter from his repertoire, Kirby focuses on his sinker, curveball, and slider in addition to throwing his fastball almost half the time.
Kirby matches up well with Cleveland batters in that they, overall, rank well below average against his favorite pitches from righties.
In their rather neutral (as opposed to being pitcher- or hitter-friendly) ballpark, the Guardians slug .355 against Kirby's favorite pitches from righties.
Who Starts for Cleveland?
Cal Quantrill starts for Cleveland today.
Quantrill's ERA looks attractive, but it masks a much poorer 4.28 FIP, which reflects how poorly he is actually performing while he's benefitted from yielding a fortunately low BABIP.
Quantrill vs. Mariner Batters
Mariner hitters merit optimism today because, outside of their uniquely pitcher-friendly ballpark, they hit Quantrill's pitches very well from righties.
Primarily, Quantrill features a sinker and cutter.
In road games, Seattle slugs .426 against both pitches from righties.
Seattle's Win Streak
Collectively, the Mariners enjoy strong team rhythm.
They enter today on a six-game win streak with all their wins coming by multiple runs.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants
Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. ET at Oracle Park in San Francisco
Who Starts for Philadelphia?
Ranger Suarez starts for Philadelphia today.
Suarez is your fairly classic ground-ball pitcher.
He primarily throws sinkers in order to induce a ground-ball out.
This season, he's inducing ground balls with 56.3-percent frequency.
Suarez vs. Giant Batters
Giant batters match up excellently with Suarez in two key respects.
One, they excel against ground ball-inducing pitchers.
They slug .428 against them compared to .385 against fly ball-inducing ones.
Two, they hit his pitches very well.
Primarily, Suarez throws a changeup and fastball in addition to his sinker.
The Giants rank fourth in slugging against his three favorite pitches from lefties.
Who Starts for the Giants?
Carlos Rodon starts for San Francisco.
Rodon relies primarily on a fastball and slider.
As heat maps show, he is not shy about throwing either pitch around the middle parts of the strike zone.
Philly Batters' Outlook Today
The Phillies merit optimism for ranking seventh in slugging against Rodon's favorite pitches from lefties.
Plus, they are in a strong situation today as they try to avoid being swept by San Francisco.
As their series finales against Colorado, Atlanta, and Arizona have shown, they often produce superb scoring outputs when facing a sweep.
Best Bet: Parlay Mariners ML at -122 & Phillies/Giants over 7.5 at -110 at +247 odds with BetOnline
