Yesterday’s Results for Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners

2-Team Diamond Double - Friday

Analysis: The case for Seattle on Friday starts with the pitching matchup. Current probable pitchers lists Bryce Miller for the Mariners against Ranger Suarez for Boston, and Miller has been the sharper arm so far at 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA, while Suarez comes in at 2-3 with a 3.21 ERA. Seattle also gets this one at T-Mobile Park, where a low-scoring, pitcher-driven game tends to favor the club with the cleaner starter and the stronger recent mound form. Seattle is also in the better momentum spot. The Mariners just beat Baltimore 3-0 on Thursday behind another strong pitching performance, while the Red Sox were coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of Toronto. Boston’s offense stranded runners in that series and the club could not avoid the sweep, while Seattle’s staff kept rolling in the Orioles series. That gives the Mariners a pretty clear edge in confidence and current form heading into Friday night. There is also a basic matchup edge in the team records and environment. Seattle enters the game 39-37, while Boston is 29-43, and the Mariners are getting the better version of their rotation arm in a home setting against a Red Sox team that has had trouble finishing innings and turning chances into runs lately. If Miller gives Seattle another quality start, the Mariners should be in strong shape to control the pace and take the opener. Jim's Play: 964. Mariners