- 1 Athletics – Seattle Mariners: More fireworks on the cards?
- 2 Athletics look to answer at the plate
- 3 Seattle Mariners back up their offensive spark
- 4 MLB Pick Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- 5 Before anything else, a word on our picks
- 6 No obligation on our part
- 7 Information changes
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Athletics – Seattle Mariners: More fireworks on the cards? 
The opening game of this series saw the Seattle Mariners take control in ruthless fashion, cruising to a one-sided 9-2 win and instantly reshaping expectations for game two. Seattle finally put together a night when their bats hammered the opposition pitch after pitch, while the home side never looked close to matching that level. Tonight’s total is set high at 9.5 runs. Even so, with Emerson Hancock and Luis Severino on the mound, and Seattle’s hitters finding their groove, all the ingredients are there for another high-scoring contest.
Athletics look to answer at the plate 
After that heavy 9-2 defeat, the home side will be desperate to hit back. From a total-runs angle, it is not just about who wins, but how the offences perform. At home, the hosts have enough firepower to add to the scoreboard thanks to the middle of their line-up and their patience against a starting pitcher who can sometimes struggle to get through the innings cleanly. If the locals rediscover their usual edge and put up three or four runs, that should force the Seattle Mariners to respond and create the kind of game that can clear the line.
Seattle Mariners back up their offensive spark 
The visitors enjoyed a huge night at the plate yesterday and snapped out of a patch of doubt. Putting up nine runs on the road sends a clear message: Seattle are finally cashing in when runners are in scoring position. Consistency has been a problem all season, but this matchup against Severino is a strong chance to keep the innings alive. If the top of Seattle’s order can get on base, the middle of the line-up has the power to pile on runs quickly and keep the pressure on the opposing bullpen.
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MLB Pick Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
Over 8.5 total runs
Back a combined total above 8.5 runs and you are asking both offences to do their part, which looks entirely possible after yesterday’s explosion. The Seattle Mariners have already shown they can punish Oakland’s pitching staff. Severino, with an ERA above 4.00, does not offer much reassurance against another aggressive attack.
The home side are unlikely to go quiet for a second straight night in front of their own fans, especially with Hancock regularly allowing traffic on the bases. Even if the starters keep things tidy early on, the bullpens could start to leak after the fifth inning. We are backing over 8.5 runs in this Mariners game.
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