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MLB : ATS Matchup
Thursday 7/2/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
SEATTLE  ELIAS )
 
OAKLAND  KAZMIR )
+1.5  -155

-1.5  +135
+140

-150

7un
 
0
Final
4

SEATTLE (36 - 42) at OAKLAND (36 - 45)
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Thursday, 7/2/2015 10:05 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
971SEATTLE+135Ov 7,-120+140Ov 7,-115
972OAKLAND-145Un 7,+100-150Un 7,-105
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
SEATTLE - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games36-42-11.131-433.40.2300.2900.3750.6653.90.2410.3030.3790.682
Road Games19-19+1.317-203.70.2240.2830.3790.6634.40.2590.3240.4120.736
vs Left-handed Starters7-10-3.57-103.00.2350.2900.3540.6444.50.2590.3140.3990.713
Past 7 Games4-3+11-44.00.2420.2950.4070.7022.30.1960.2480.2830.531
Grass Games31-41-15.729-393.40.2310.2910.3750.6654.00.2420.3030.3790.682
Night Games26-29-7.520-333.30.2370.2930.3850.6783.70.2410.2980.3770.675
Division17-17-2.416-163.60.2320.2940.3750.6704.40.2490.3070.4210.729
SEATTLE - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.40.2300.29078261560211013810.3752502206353050462427729
Road Games3.70.2240.283381289289517450.3791311062931823036184410
Lefty Starters3.00.2350.29017579136183150.354484512651221210194
SEATTLE - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.641.3172301039320921942036-1622971%
Road Games4.261.40411457541141446953-913572.2%

OAKLAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games36-45-17.844-304.40.2590.3210.3980.7183.90.2390.2980.3570.655
Home Games16-24-16.623-154.50.2660.3260.4040.7293.60.2250.2820.3240.605
vs Left-handed Starters5-14-11.411-83.50.2430.3140.3730.6874.10.2620.3130.3570.670
Past 7 Games3-4-2.51-33.60.2370.3010.3640.6652.90.2320.2830.3360.619
Grass Games34-43-18.243-284.50.2590.3200.4000.7203.90.2380.2980.3550.653
Night Games23-26-7.930-154.80.2650.3210.4140.7353.90.2460.3040.3670.671
Division19-22-7.626-124.80.2610.3190.3970.7164.10.2320.3000.3610.661
OAKLAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.40.2590.32181281072714322680.3983412565374858665777241
Home Games4.50.2660.3264013753667916260.4041721212341428534433817
Lefty Starters3.50.2430.31419662161293170.373636813581581320159
OAKLAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.371.325222.711610821229832196-16161257.1%
Home Games3.701.251114.3534710314401092-106554.5%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
SEATTLE - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/18/2015MONTGOMERY(L)SAN FRANCISCOVOGELSONG(R)0-7L-1357.5 unU5701060
6/19/2015ELIAS(L)HOUSTONMCCULLERS(R)5-2W+1257 unP870441
6/20/2015WALKER(R)HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L)6-3W+1056.5 ovO760860
6/21/2015HAPP(L)HOUSTONVELASQUEZ(R)2-6L-1157.5 unO4811070
6/22/2015HERNANDEZ(R)KANSAS CITYBLANTON(R)1-4L-1506.5 unU2201040
6/23/2015MONTGOMERY(L)KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)7-0W-1157 ovP1082460
6/24/2015ELIAS(L)KANSAS CITYDUFFY(L)2-8L+1007 unO9701341
6/26/2015WALKER(R)@ LA ANGELSSHOEMAKER(R)3-1W1057.5 ovU960980
6/27/2015HAPP(L)@ LA ANGELSRICHARDS(R)2-4L1307.5 unU870641
6/28/2015HERNANDEZ(R)@ LA ANGELSSANTIAGO(L)2-3L-1157 ovU541780
6/30/2015MONTGOMERY(L)@ SAN DIEGOKENNEDY(R)5-0W1107.5 unU730152
7/1/2015WALKER(R)@ SAN DIEGOSHIELDS(R)7-0W-1057 unP970341
7/2/2015ELIAS(L)@ OAKLANDKAZMIR(L) 
7/3/2015HAPP(L)@ OAKLANDCHAVEZ(R) 
7/4/2015HERNANDEZ(R)@ OAKLANDGRAVEMAN(R) 
7/5/2015MONTGOMERY(L)@ OAKLANDGRAY(R) 
7/6/2015WALKER(R)DETROITSIMON(R) 
7/7/2015ELIAS(L)DETROITRYAN(L) 
7/8/2015 DETROIT  
7/9/2015 LA ANGELS  

OAKLAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/18/2015GRAVEMAN(R)SAN DIEGOKENNEDY(R)1-3L-1307.5 unU542760
6/19/2015GRAY(R)LA ANGELSSHOEMAKER(R)7-12L-1557 unO11641270
6/20/2015HAHN(R)LA ANGELSWEAVER(R)4-1W-1308 ovU11101571
6/21/2015KAZMIR(L)LA ANGELSRICHARDS(R)3-2W-1107.5 unU861880
6/23/2015CHAVEZ(R)@ TEXASGONZALEZ(R)8-6W-1259 unO11511190
6/24/2015GRAVEMAN(R)@ TEXASRODRIGUEZ(L)8-2W1108.5 ovO14110972
6/25/2015GRAY(R)@ TEXASLEWIS(R)6-3W-1409 unP10701080
6/26/2015HAHN(R)KANSAS CITYVOLQUEZ(R)2-5L-1257 evP4411181
6/27/2015KAZMIR(L)KANSAS CITYYOUNG(R)2-3L-1457 unU450872
6/28/2015CHAVEZ(R)KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)3-5L-1407.5 unO1192870
6/29/2015GRAVEMAN(R)COLORADOHALE(R)7-1W-1708 unP1151791
6/30/2015BASSITT(R)COLORADODE LA ROSA(L)1-2L-1407.5 ovU670740
7/1/2015HAHN(R)COLORADOBETTIS(R)4-1W-1857.5 ovU891581
7/2/2015KAZMIR(L)SEATTLEELIAS(L) 
7/3/2015CHAVEZ(R)SEATTLEHAPP(L) 
7/4/2015GRAVEMAN(R)SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R) 
7/5/2015GRAY(R)SEATTLEMONTGOMERY(L) 
7/7/2015HAHN(R)@ NY YANKEESNOVA(R) 
7/8/2015 @ NY YANKEES  
7/9/2015 @ NY YANKEES  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
SEATTLE: SEATTLE (AP) - Robinson Cano is one of the few on the Seattle Mariners roster who can speak with certainty about the playoffs. In his previous stop, Cano played in the postseason seven times and hoisted one World Series trophy.
When Cano looks at the roster the Mariners have put together for the 2015 season, he sees familiar traits.
''On paper we look like world champions,'' Cano said. ''But hopefully, God help us, we stay healthy and it's not how we look on paper, we have to go out and prove it every day.''
This time it's different for Seattle. Before the season begins the Mariners are viewed as favorites in the AL West.
It's been a rarity for most of Seattle's history for the Mariners to be the favorites and when they have been, they typically fell short. That's what makes this season equal parts exciting and concerning. They could be the team that reignites the fire in Seattle fans, or one that provides another disappointment.
''There's more of a buzz around the team from an outside perspective. Internally, we expected a lot out of ourselves last year and we did that for the most part, obviously coming one game short,'' third baseman Kyle Seager said. ''But this year it's a different feeling in the locker room. There's more of a confidence. There's more of a general trust in the guy next to you and confidence in the guy next to you.''
Cano's signing a year ago brought validity to what Seattle was trying to create. That was supplemented by the development of Seager into an All-Star and Gold Glove winner, and the best pitching staff in baseball led by AL Cy Young runner-up Felix Hernandez.
But it wasn't enough. The Mariners ended one-game short. Getting to 87 wins was a surprising achievement but left Seattle wanting more.
The Mariners have created a roster that has Cano optimistic about what Seattle can accomplish. Nelson Cruz, the major league leader in homers last season, adds punch and protection in the middle of the lineup. The Mariners upgraded their outfield with the additions of Justin Ruggiano and Seth Smith and the late signing of Rickie Weeks.
And while Hernandez remains the ace, Seattle's pitching staff could be even better because of youngsters James Paxton and Taijuan Walker.
''With the additions we made this offseason and guys getting that experience last year, being in a little bit of a race, I think this team's prepped and ready to make a run at the postseason,'' Paxton said.
Here are things to watch as Seattle looks to reach the postseason for the first time since 2001:
CRUZ CONTROL: The addition of Cruz is a massive upgrade for Seattle's offense. While with Baltimore, Cruz was the only hitter in baseball to reach 40 homers last season, and while that came in the friendly hitting confines of Camden Yards he's always been a strong hitter at Safeco Field. One of Cruz's biggest impacts is the trickle down on Seattle's lineup. He'll hit behind Cano and in front of Seager and no longer leaves the cleanup spot in Seattle's order a gaping hole.
GOOD TO BE THE KING: Hernandez is already driven by the desire to make the postseason. He may have gotten just a little more motivation by finishing second in the Cy Young voting to Cleveland's Corey Kluber. He set a major league record last season when he pitched 16 straight games of seven or more innings while allowing two earned runs or less. It was a brilliant stretch from May to early August, but wasn't good enough to get Seattle to the postseason or win the Cy Young.
PLATOON OR NO PLATOON: How manager Lloyd McClendon handles his situations in right and left field will be worth watching early in the season. Ultimately, it's a good thing for Seattle to have as many options as it does at those positions with Smith and Ruggiano in right field and Dustin Ackley and Weeks in left field. With the strengths of each player, it's likely Smith and Ackley will right-handed pitching and Weeks and Ruggiano against lefties. McClendon has said he doesn't view either situation as a platoon.
BEST BULLPEN: Fernando Rodney was the anchor of the best bullpen in baseball last year. He led baseball in saves with 48, but he was just part of what made Seattle successful late in games. Most of that bullpen crew is back, and for as good as Seattle's starters are expected to be, its relievers need to be equal to last season if the Mariners are going to match their expectations.
OAKLAND: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics topped even their most trade-happy of days by making nine swaps involving 27 players in a wild offseason for Billy Beane and his front-office mates.
As far as Beane is concerned, the A's wouldn't have even had a chance to close the gap on the reigning AL West champion Los Angeles Angels without a major offseason overhaul.
Even if that meant shipping out a trio of All-Stars in third baseman Josh Donaldson, first baseman Brandon Moss and catcher Derek Norris.
''Our expectations don't change, not with the guys we brought in,'' manager Bob Melvin said. ''You look at it early on and you're thinking, `What are we doing here?' Then we see the last few moves ... and it all came together at the end as far as what this team would look like going into spring. ... We feel real good about this group.''
There were so many changes that Melvin had to search for names on the backs of jerseys during February's FanFest.
Billy Butler is the new designated hitter, and two-time All-Star infielder Ben Zobrist can play just about anywhere for Melvin, who is always one to mix and match his lineups based on matchups and who's playing well. Ike Davis came in a November trade from the Pirates to play first base, while third baseman Brett Lawrie came from the Blue Jays in the swap that sent Donaldson to Toronto.
''It's unique. I don't think many teams have taken turnover like this,'' reliever Dan Otero said. ''Who are we to judge? Everybody's here for a reason, so it's going to be great.''
Still, all the change took some getting used to this spring for an Oakland clubhouse known for its easygoing nature.
You first must know your teammates' names.
''Team chemistry's a little funky. You have to spend time with people and get to know people for team chemistry to fully come,'' center fielder Coco Crisp said. ''You can't expect it just to happen. We'll be fine. We have a good group of core guys, guys that talk and mingle.''
Here are some things to know as the A's chase a fourth straight playoff berth:
BUTLER'S BIG MOVE: Butler makes the first move of his career and is coming off a down season with the Royals, who lost in a seven-game World Series to San Francisco. He batted .271 with nine home runs and 66 RBIs in 151 games last year, 108 of those as a DH. ''Everybody's awesome to be around,'' Butler said. ''I couldn't be happier to get ready for another year with them. There are a lot of talented major league guys in this room.''
FILLING THE VOIDS: Lawrie batted .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs in 70 games for Toronto last season and takes pride in his defense to back up a talented rotation led by Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir. ''We have a lot of ability out there and that's a plus for the pitching staff,'' Lawrie said. ''All they have to do is take care of business.''
GRIFFIN AND PARKER: Both right-handers are recovering from elbow ligament reconstructive surgery that sidelined them all of 2014. Parker hopes to return shortly after the season begins, while June has long been the target goal for these two. ''There's no reason to start ripping the slider,'' Parker said. ''I'm going to focus on command.''
SPEEDY OUTFIELD: Despite the losses around the diamond, Melvin likes the look of his speedy outfield with Crisp, Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry. ''They can cover a lot of ground,'' Melvin said. ''In the case of Gentry and Fuld, they throw very well, too. Especially in our outfield at home, the field can play big and you need to cover a lot of ground out there. It's a comfort to have, and I know our pitchers feel good about it, too, that on a cold night in Oakland, you can stay. It's tough to go opposite field and know that when a ball's hit in the air and stays in the ballpark it's probably going to get caught.''
ZITO'S COMEBACK: Back in his original uniform two years removed from the end of a $126 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, lefty Barry Zito looks to be a factor for the A's out of the bullpen - or even to start when needed. After a year off, Zito arrived in Arizona motivated to show he could still pitch at the highest level.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (SEATTLE-OAKLAND) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Mariners-Athletics Preview* ============================

By PAUL DIGIACOMO STATS Senior Editor

Seattle (35-42) at Oakland (35-45), 10:05 p.m. EDT

The Oakland Athletics would not be in last place in the AL West if they had better results against the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle looks to win six in a row in the series for the first time since 2009 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series in Oakland.

The Athletics (36-45) rolled to a 12-0 win in the first matchup this season before the Mariners (36-42) took the next five while scoring 28 times. That's an average of 5.60 runs for Seattle, which is near the bottom of the majors with 3.42 per game.

The lineup got on track this week in a two-game sweep at San Diego, as the Mariners won 5-0 on Tuesday and 7-0 on Wednesday. They haven't posted three straight shutouts in seven years.

Robinson Cano went 4 for 5 with a homer and three RBIs and Nelson Cruz hit a two-run shot for his 20th home run Wednesday for the Mariners, who last won three in a row May 25-27.

"Hopefully it's about the team and not about me getting hot or swinging the bat good, it's about winning," said Cano, who came in hitting .238. "We've got to get going."

Roenis Elias (4-5, 4.25 ERA) hasn't faced Oakland this year after going 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two matchups as a rookie last season. The left-hander has been up and down in splitting his last four starts, posting an 18.00 ERA in the losses and a 2.08 mark in the wins.

Elias allowed seven runs in 3 2-3 innings of an 8-2 home defeat to Kansas City last Wednesday.

"I'm not sure what happened," Elias said through an interpreter. "I felt good. It was just a bad day for me. ... Everything was working well. They just put good swings on them. There's not much you can do there."

He'll be opposed by Scott Kazmir (4-5, 2.79), who also has not appeared in the season series but enters in much better shape than Elias.

The left-hander has allowed three earned runs or fewer in nine straight starts and is 5-0 with a 1.12 ERA in his last seven against division opponents dating to September.

Kazmir gave up three runs in seven innings Saturday in a 3-2 defeat to the Royals, raising his home ERA from 1.27 to 1.63 - still good for second in the AL. He's 3-0 with a 0.31 ERA in four starts in Oakland against the AL West in 2015.

Franklin Gutierrez is 7 for 18 with three homers against Kazmir and Cano also has three homers in the matchup, but he's struck out 13 times and is 9 for 39 (.231).

Cruz is 9 for 20 with two homers during the win streak against the Athletics, while Cano is 4 for 24 in the six meetings this season.

Oakland took two of three from Colorado with a 4-1 win Wednesday, improving to 11-6 in its last 17 games.

"We're not where we want to be through the first 81 games but we're also not as far off as we could've been," catcher Stephen Vogt said. "... We've won a lot of series in the last month, the last few weeks. We're excited about the way we're playing baseball right now."


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