Free MLB Picks Today: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners 5/14/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners 5/14/23
Sun 14th May 2023

Hot-hitting Ty France will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Seattle Mariners (20-19) match up against the Detroit Tigers (17-21) at Comerica Park on Sunday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the three-game series.

The Mariners lead the series 2-0 after winning 5-0 on Saturday, their fifth straight head-to-head victory. Bryce Miller threw seven scoreless innings to get the win.

Teoscar Hernandez was 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the win. Riley Greene went 1 for 4 with a double for the Tigers.

ON THE MOUND

Logan Gilbert (1-2, 3.79 ERA) is set to start for Seattle. The RHP allowed two runs over 6.2 innings in his last start, a 2-1 road defeat against the Rangers on Monday. He was charged with the loss, giving up three hits while striking out 10 and walking one.

Gilbert is making his first appearance against the Tigers this season. Gilbert made one start against the Tigers in 2022, a 7-0 road victory on September 1. He allowed two hits over six scoreless innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Southpaw Joey Wentz (1-3, 6.09 ERA) gets the ball for Detroit. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Mariners. In his last start on Monday, Wentz got the win on the road against the Guardians.

He threw 5.2 innings and gave up two runs on three hits, striking out five and walking three in the 6-2 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Seattle has averaged 4.6 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.4. Against lefties like Wentz this season, the M’s have a .642 OPS, third lowest in the league. Jarred Kelenic is the team’s most productive hitter against left-handers with a 1.008 OPS in 33 at-bats.

Detroit is averaging only 2.6 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 3.5 for the season. The Tigers have a .638 OPS against righties in 2023, second lowest in the league. 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 six-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 10-7 in 2023. The M’s have scored 4.7 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.6 runs.

Detroit has gone 8-9 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 3.9 runs per game while surrendering 4.9. In the last 10 games between the teams at Comerica Park, Seattle is 7-3 with an average scoreline of 5.9-3.2.

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 (-185)

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