Mariners vs Astros Prediction - MLB Picks 8/18/23

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros face off on Friday in an MLB showdown at Minute Maid Park. 

Mariners Continue to Play with Fire

In yesterday’s Mariners article we talked about how this team continues to play with fire, and it continues to happen. The Mariners continue to try to blow leads against the Royals. On Wednesday, the Mariners gave up one run in the 9th inning, but still held on for the 6-5 victory. The Mariners are averaging 4.61 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.11 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the pitching is ranked 7th. Julio Rodriguez has hit 19 home runs and driven in 73 RBIs. Bryce Miller gets the start for the Mariners and he sits with a 7-4 record and an ERA of 4.04. 

Astros Bats are on Fire

The Astros sit with a 70-52 record overall and their offense is on fire. On Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, the Astros scored 12 runs on the way to the seven run victory. Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker both finished with two hits and three runs. The Astros are averaging 4.91 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.17 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 6th while the pitching is ranked 9th. On the mound for the Astros will J.P. France who sits with a 9-3 record and an ERA of 2.74. In his last start against the Angels he went seven innings giving up four hits and two runs.