The Mariners have won four of their last five games and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Seattle's pitching staff ranks third in the Majors in runs scored. Luis Ortiz takes the mound for the Pirates. He is 1-2 this season with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP. He gave up two runs in 7 2/3 innings in his last outing. Marco Gonzalez gets the nod for the Mariners. he is 4-1 this season with a 5.68 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. He has not given up more than two runs in three of his last four starts. The Pirates have won eight of their last 11 games facing a lefty. The Mariners have won five of their last six games while the Pirates have lost three of their last four games. Both pitchers have pitched well recently but the Mariners have the better offense and will prevail in this one.

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