6 OUT OF 10 CONSENSUS on the OVER Pirates/Mariners.

Each team has been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but we're finally expecting some offensive fireworks in the opener of this three-game series. Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five, including two straight at home to Texas (both went UNDER the number.) Seattle has won five of its last six. It's seen the total go UNDER in three straight though after sweeping the A's at home over the weekend. That's significant to note here though, as Seattle has seen the total go OVER the number in four of its last five after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row. Both Mitch Keller (5-1, 2.44 ERA) of the Pirates, and George Kirby (5-3, 2.62) of the Mariners, have been decent this year, but this is just a case of being in the "wrong place," at the "wrong time." Look for this Interleague battle to be less intense defensively, and more defined by the men stepping into the box. The play is the OVER.

Good luck, TIR