Mariners vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – September 19

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.
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    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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