If Seattle is going to make a late run at one of the AL Wildcard spots, it's going to have to win "these" types of series with Oakland. Here's a golden opportunity for the Mariners to make a real charge in the standings with a favorable series and game in Oakland starting on Monday. The A's went 1-2 in their most recent series loss at Texas. We do have two really good starters going head-to-head here in the Mariners' Logan Gilbert (7-10, 3.09) and the Athletics' Osvaldo Bido (5-3, 3.21.) We really respect what Bido has done but don't currently have much faith in the A's bullpen and relievers. We also feel that Gilbert's experience in this moment will prove to be big for the Mariners. He had 10 strikeouts and 0 walks last game and he has a 2.86 career ERA at Oakland. The Astros are setting a blistering pace and the Mariners need to answer the bell. They will win this game. *NL West GOY