Following a five-game losing streak, the Oakland Athletics (46-104) take on the Seattle Mariners (82-68) on Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET.
The Mariners will give the ball to Luis Castillo (13-7, 3.13 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 14 on the season, and the Athletics will counter with Paul Blackburn (4-5, 4.33 ERA).
Mariners vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
Probable Pitchers: Castillo – SEA (13-7, 3.13 ERA) vs Blackburn – OAK (4-5, 4.33 ERA)
Mariners vs. Athletics Odds
Mariners to win: -234
Spread: Mariners -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Mariners vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance
Castillo
Blackburn
30
GS
18
13-7
W-L
4-5
3.13
ERA
4.33
181.1
IP
95.2
47
BB
38
199
SO
97
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Castillo
The Mariners will send Castillo (13-7) out to make his 31st start of the season. He is 13-7 with a 3.13 ERA and 199 strikeouts through 181 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, the righty went six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
The 30-year-old has a 3.13 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 30 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .212 to opposing hitters.
Castillo is trying to prolong a second-game quality start streak in this game.
Castillo is looking for his 31st straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages six innings per appearance on the mound.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in nine of his 30 appearances this season.
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn
The Athletics’ Blackburn (4-5) will make his 19th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw three innings against the Houston Astros, giving up four earned runs while allowing four hits.
The 29-year-old has pitched to a 4.33 ERA this season with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.6 walks per nine across 19 games.
In 18 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
In 18 starts, Blackburn has pitched through or past the fifth inning 15 times. He has a season average of five frames per outing.
He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 19 chances this season.
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