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On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox will clash at Guaranteed Rate Field, with first pitch set for 8:10 PM under a clear sky. George Kirby will take the mound for the Mariners, carrying an impressive ERA of 3.202. His counterpart, Drew Thorpe of the White Sox, will enter the game with a slightly better ERA of 3.026.
In terms of standings within the American League, the Mariners are currently 8th in the AL West with a season record of 53-51, reflecting a winning percentage of .510. Their division performance shows 19 wins against 13 losses. However, their overall recent form has dampened with only 2 wins in their last 10 games, accompanied by a three-game losing streak. On the road, their record dips to 22-28.
Conversely, the White Sox are struggling considerably this season, positioned at 15th in the AL Central with a poor record of 27-78, equating to a .260 winning percentage. They are the bottom dwellers of their division with an 8-28 record and have not secured a win in their recent 10 outings, now enduring an 11-game losing streak. At home, they’ve gathered 17 wins and 34 losses.
In terms of matchup odds, the game presents some engaging betting angles. The point spread is fixed at 1.5, favoring the Mariners, with an over/under total of 7.5 runs, suggesting a lower-scoring affair. For Moneyline bets, the Mariners are the favorites at -160, while the White Sox are underdogs at +136. These odds reflect the Mariners’ edge in pitching and overall season performance compared to the struggling White Sox.