Free MLB Picks Today: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners 5/13/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners 5/13/23
Sat 13th May 2023

The Seattle Mariners (19-19) are on the road to face the Detroit Tigers (17-20) at Comerica Park on Saturday. The Mariners took Friday’s series opener 9-2, their fourth straight head-to-head victory.

Starter Marco Gonzales got the win, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings. Julio Rodriguez was 3 for 5 with a home run, two runs, and four RBIs in the win. Jake Rogers went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs for the Tigers.

ON THE MOUND

Bryce Miller (1-0, 0.75 ERA) is in line for the start for Seattle. The right-hander threw six scoreless innings in his last start, a 3-1 road win over the Astros on Sunday. He was credited with the win, giving up two hits while striking out five and walking one.

Righty Alex Faedo (0-0, 3.86 ERA) gets the start for Detroit. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Mariners. In his last start on Sunday, Faedo took a no-decision on the road against the Cardinals. He threw 4.2 innings and gave up three runs (2 ER) on three hits, striking out one, in the 12-6 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Seattle has averaged 4.2 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.4. Against right-handed pitchers like Faedo this season, the M’s have a .690 OPS.

Jarred Kelenic is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a .854 OPS in 98 at-bats. Detroit is averaging 3.8 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.6 for the season.

The Tigers have a .638 OPS against right-handers in 2023, second lowest in MLB. With a .781 OPS over 80 at-bats, Zach McKinstry has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Seattle is on a five-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 9-7 in 2023. The M’s have scored 4.7 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.8 runs.

Detroit has gone 8-8 at their home ballpark this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game while surrendering 4.9. In the last 10 meetings at Comerica Park, Seattle is 7-3 with an average scoreline of 6.5-3.8.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Mariners are fourth in the AL West, four games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Tigers are second in the AL Central, three games behind the Twins.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Seattle Mariners (-200)

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