Thus far the Seattle Mariners have employed a strategy of more or less embodying the philosophy “other than that Mrs. Lincoln how did you enjoy the play?” 6-10 is a familiar number for a football fan, at least prior to the NFL’s ever-hungry expansion of their product. In my estimation, the Mariners could easily be better, but they have felt even worse. Now to town comes a young club powering through suspensions and injuries to a hot start in the Cincinnati Reds.
At a Glance
| Reds | Mariners |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Monday, April 15 | 6:42 pm |
| RHP Frankie Montas | RHP George Kirby |
| 39% | 61% |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 16 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Hunter Greene | RHP Logan Gilbert |
| 45% | 55% |
| Game 3 | Wednesday, April 17 | 1:10 pm |
| LHP Andrew Abbott | RHP Bryce Miller |
| 44% | 56% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Reds | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 98 (8th in NL) | 107 (6th in AL) | Mariners |
| Fielding (FRV) | -43 (15th) | 20 (3rd) | Mariners |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 109 (13th) | 94 (3rd) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 97 (10th) | 91 (4th) | Mariners |
2023 stats
Cincy has followed a similar model to the Mariners themselves towards their roster construction.