T.M. Selection: Seattle Mariners - ML

Logan Gilbert (0-1, 1.50 ERA) vs. Aaron Civale (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

I like the Seattle Mariners to win this game against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. These two pitchers matched up with each other in the first series of the year. In that one, Civale out played Gilbert by just enough. Gilbert ended up going six innings while giving up just a run and striking out seven. Now, when the offense doesn't get you any runs, it's hard to win. This time, I'm expecting the bats to be alive as they've had more than a few games to get settled in. Let's not forget how good Gilbert was last season. Prior to that game earlier this season, the Mariners were a perfect 8-0 in their last eight games with Gilbert on the mound against teams from the AL Central. The Guardians are well coached, but they don't really have the power to pull away. They may get a few runs again, but with the Mariners looking for a much needed win, I'm backing them this afternoon.

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Mariners.

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