The Seattle Mariners (69-70) and the Oakland Athletics (61-78) play at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. ET. In this contest, the Mariners have the chance to end a four-game skid.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (10-10) to the mound, while JP Sears (11-9) will answer the bell for the Athletics.
Mariners vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 9:40 p.m. ET
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
How to Watch on TV: ROOT Sports NW
Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (10-10, 3.63 ERA) vs Sears – OAK (11-9, 4.21 ERA)
Mariners vs. Athletics Odds
Mariners to win: -142
Athletics to win: +121
Spread: Mariners -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Mariners vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance
Kirby |
|
Sears |
28 |
GS |
27 |
10-10 |
W-L |
11-9 |
3.63 |
ERA |
4.21 |
161 |
IP |
151.2 |
21 |
BB |
40 |
153 |
SO |
117 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
Kirby gets the start for the Mariners, his 29th of the season. He is 10-10 with a 3.63 ERA and 153 strikeouts through 161 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up five hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.63, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opponents are batting .250 against him.
Kirby is trying to secure his 17th quality start of the season in this outing.
Kirby is trying to collect his 25th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 28 outings this season.
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Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears
The Athletics’ Sears (11-9) will make his 28th start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw seven innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
The 28-year-old has pitched to a 4.21 ERA this season with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.4 walks per nine across 27 games.
He has 11 quality starts in 27 chances this season.
In 27 starts this season, Sears has lasted five or more innings 22 times, with an average of 5.6 innings per appearance.
He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 27 chances this season.
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