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MLB : ATS Matchup
Saturday 8/29/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
SEATTLE  IWAKUMA )
 
CHI WHITE SOX  SAMARDZIJA )
-1.5  +130

+1.5  -150
-115

+105

7.5ev
 
7
Final
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SEATTLE (60 - 69) at CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 67)
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Saturday, 8/29/2015 7:10 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
969SEATTLE+105Ov 8,-105-105Ov 7.5,-115
970CHI WHITE SOX-115Un 8,-115-105Un 7.5,-105
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
SEATTLE - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games60-69-17.161-623.90.2450.3030.4050.7084.60.2560.3150.4130.727
Road Games31-33-0.427-354.00.2390.2940.4040.6994.80.2690.3290.4360.765
vs Right-handed Starters44-43-4.940-434.00.2410.3020.4080.7104.10.2470.3090.3970.706
Past 7 Games4-3+0.35-24.90.2820.3500.4690.8194.90.2490.3010.4150.716
Grass Games55-68-21.759-583.90.2460.3040.4060.7104.60.2570.3150.4140.730
Night Games40-46-12.939-443.80.2510.3060.4180.7244.30.2550.3090.4110.720
SEATTLE - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.90.2450.30312944171081214171530.4054723701058568701096912349
Road Games4.00.2390.2946422305321058830.4042421765013341457316923
Righty Starters4.00.2410.302872940709150131050.4083272556944156770448036
SEATTLE - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.321.402401.62091933954516835915-28371867.3%
Road Games4.671.449196.710810220425811698-1522971%

CHI WHITE SOX - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games60-67-8.859-643.80.2510.2980.3810.6794.20.2600.3160.4060.722
Home Games32-31-4.223-393.40.2450.2960.3800.6763.90.2430.3060.3730.680
vs Right-handed Starters48-53-6.849-494.00.2570.3040.3940.6984.30.2590.3180.4090.727
Past 7 Games3-4-2.44-33.60.2480.2790.3680.6463.90.2590.3190.3810.700
Grass Games59-62-4.656-613.80.2500.2980.3830.6814.20.2580.3150.4030.718
Night Games40-38+1.337-404.10.2600.3070.3940.7014.10.2550.3110.3920.703
CHI WHITE SOX - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.80.2510.29812743311087211201040.381457289962508201187812865
Home Games3.40.2450.2966320975149510560.3802021504802140956386631
Righty Starters4.00.2570.304101347889317015920.39438123876345670866310048
CHI WHITE SOX - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.391.3513421431293283413432421-18301271.4%
Home Games3.071.261190.37365161157918613-916769.6%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
SEATTLE - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/15/2015HERNANDEZ(R)@ BOSTONMILEY(L)10-22L-1258.5 ovO136126111
8/16/2015NUNO(L)@ BOSTONOWENS(L)10-8W1059 unO1812013102
8/17/2015WALKER(R)@ TEXASHAMELS(L)3-4L1308.5 ovU86013110
8/18/2015IWAKUMA(R)@ TEXASGONZALEZ(R)3-2W-1409.5 evU661531
8/19/2015MONTGOMERY(L)@ TEXASHOLLAND(L)2-7L1309 unP9511190
8/21/2015HERNANDEZ(R)CHI WHITE SOXSALE(L)4-11L+1006 unO6201680
8/22/2015NUNO(L)CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)3-6L-1107.5 unO891891
8/23/2015WALKER(R)CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)8-6W-1407.5 evO1170820
8/24/2015IWAKUMA(R)OAKLANDDOUBRONT(L)5-11L-1607 unO9311550
8/25/2015MONTGOMERY(L)OAKLANDCHAVEZ(R)6-5W-1057.5 ovO119112120
8/26/2015HERNANDEZ(R)OAKLANDBASSITT(R)8-2W-1457 ovO12100452
8/27/2015ELIAS(L)@ CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)2-4L1208.5 unU771950
8/28/2015WALKER(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)2-0W-1158 ovU10100441
8/29/2015IWAKUMA(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSAMARDZIJA(R) 
8/30/2015()@ CHI WHITE SOXQUINTANA(L) 
8/31/2015HERNANDEZ(R)@ HOUSTONFELDMAN(R) 
9/1/2015ELIAS(L)@ HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L) 
9/2/2015WALKER(R)@ HOUSTONMCHUGH(R) 
9/4/2015IWAKUMA(R)@ OAKLANDBROOKS(R) 
9/5/2015 @ OAKLAND  

CHI WHITE SOX - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/15/2015QUINTANA(L)CHICAGO CUBSARRIETA(R)3-6L+1107.5 unO6821282
8/16/2015SALE(L)CHICAGO CUBSHAREN(R)3-1W-1907.5 ovU881361
8/17/2015RODON(L)@ LA ANGELSHEANEY(L)1-2L1507.5 unU680431
8/18/2015DANKS(L)@ LA ANGELSRICHARDS(R)3-5L1827 ovO821531
8/19/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)@ LA ANGELSWEAVER(R)0-1L1107.5 unU760890
8/20/2015QUINTANA(L)@ LA ANGELSTROPEANO(R)8-2W1107.5 unO1260870
8/21/2015SALE(L)@ SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R)11-4W-1106 unO1680620
8/22/2015RODON(L)@ SEATTLENUNO(L)6-3W1007.5 unO891891
8/23/2015DANKS(L)@ SEATTLEWALKER(R)6-8L1307.5 evO8201170
8/24/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)BOSTONKELLY(R)4-5L-1258.5 unO8301190
8/25/2015QUINTANA(L)BOSTONMILEY(L)5-4W-1307.5 unO1582830
8/26/2015SALE(L)BOSTONPORCELLO(R)0-3L-2107 unU660770
8/27/2015RODON(L)SEATTLEELIAS(L)4-2W-1308.5 unU950771
8/28/2015DANKS(L)SEATTLEWALKER(R)0-2L+1058 ovU44110100
8/29/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)SEATTLEIWAKUMA(R) 
8/30/2015QUINTANA(L)SEATTLE() 
9/1/2015SALE(L)@ MINNESOTADUFFEY(R) 
9/2/2015RODON(L)@ MINNESOTAMILONE(L) 
9/3/2015DANKS(L)@ MINNESOTAGIBSON(R) 
9/4/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)@ KANSAS CITYMEDLEN(R) 
9/5/2015 @ KANSAS CITY  
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.
CHI WHITE SOX: CHICAGO (AP) - A decade removed from their most recent championship, the Chicago White Sox once again are eyeing a big season.
Their sights are set on an AL Central title after consecutive losing records, maybe even more. The White Sox added to their offense, boosted their rotation, overhauled their bullpen and sent expectations soaring.
''Obviously postseason first, and World Series,'' new closer David Robertson said. ''I mean that's what I look forward to every year. That's where I want to be.''
The addition of Robertson to the bullpen is among the reasons the White Sox believe they are armed and ready after going 73-89. But it's not the only one.
They added All-Star Jeff Samardzija to a rotation that already included ace Chris Sale. They added free agent Adam LaRoche to their lineup, giving AL Rookie of the Year Jose Abreu more protection, and brought in Melky Cabrera to solidify the No. 2 spot in the order behind Adam Eaton.
Is that enough to compete with Cleveland, Kansas City and Detroit in the division and make a run in the playoffs? The White Sox believe it is. Their fans are pumped, too.
With that in mind, here are some things to look for this season:
LINED UP: It would be hard for Abreu to match, let alone exceed, what he did last season. He batted .317 with 36 homers and 107 RBIs, one year after defecting from Cuba. While the White Sox tied for fourth in the AL in homers, they were just eighth in runs, ninth in batting average and 12th in on-base percentage.
LaRoche, who signed a $25 million, two-year contract, should give them power from the left side. He hit 26 homers and drove in 92 runs for Washington last season. Cabrera, a .301 hitter with Toronto, helps the top of the order.
''I think we're jelling together as a team. Hopefully that translates to wins in April,'' Eaton said.
SALE-ING ALONG: With Sale, Samardzija and Jose Quintana, the White Sox appear strong at the top of the rotation.
Sale made the AL All-Star team for the third time last season while going 12-4 with a 2.17 ERA with 208 strikeouts and 39 walks. Samardzija, acquired from Oakland, moves into the No. 2 spot. With Sale recovering from a broken foot, Samardzija - who grew up a White Sox fan - could wind up starting the opener at Kansas City after pitching the previous two for the Cubs.
CLOSING TIME: Chicago tied for seventh in the majors with 21 blown saves and had the fourth-lowest save percentage (63.2) last season. Robertson, who took over as closer after Mariano Rivera retired, saved 39 games for the New York Yankees last season. Chicago also brought in Zach Duke.
RODON WATCH: Whether he starts the season in the rotation or gets sent down to the minors, expect to see top prospect Carlos Rodon in a White Sox uniform at some point this season. The No. 3 pick in last year's amateur draft, he is on a fast track to the majors after three standout seasons at North Carolina State. Rodon, who made nine minor league appearances in 2014, could start the year in the rotation. If Rodon starts in the minors, veteran Brad Penny could make some early starts.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (SEATTLE-CHI WHITE SOX) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Mariners-White Sox Preview* ============================

By JEFF BARTL STATS Senior Writer

Seattle (59-69) at Chicago (60-66), 7:10 p.m. EDT

Jeff Samardzija is on his way to finishing with his worst ERA since becoming a full-time starter three years ago, and the free-agent-to-be can look back at an especially brutal August if that ends up being the case.

The month had been going extremely well for Hisashi Iwakuma until his latest outing.

Iwakuma looks to help the visiting Seattle Mariners win for the fourth time in five tries as he faces the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Samardzija (8-10, 4.75 ERA) hasn't finished with an ERA worse than his 4.34 mark in 2012 after the Chicago Cubs made him a regular piece of their starting rotation. That's in jeopardy after he began August by losing his first five starts with a 9.00 ERA.

He allowed at least five runs for the fourth time in that stretch in Monday's 5-4 loss to Boston. Samardzija has lost his last four starts at U.S. Cellular Field with a 9.26 ERA.

"It's been frustrating," Samardzija said. "The last few times out when I've given up runs we've scored runs, and when (I) don't (give up many runs), we don't (score). That sums it up."

The right-hander's only good start this month was when he went seven innings of a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 19. The White Sox (60-67) were shut out for the second time in three games Friday, falling 2-0 to the Mariners (60-69).

Melky Cabrera had two hits to improve to 7 for 16 over his last four, and Alexei Ramirez had the other two for Chicago.

"We didn't muster any offense," manager Robin Ventura said. "You have to be able to put something on the board."

Ramirez is 1 for 11 lifetime off Iwakuma (5-3, 4.29), who looks to shake off a rough outing.

Iwakuma went 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in his first four starts this month, including a no-hitter against Baltimore on Aug. 12. He struggled Monday, though, giving up a career high-tying seven runs in an 11-5 loss to Oakland.

The right-hander cruised through the first four innings and recorded two outs in the fifth, then allowed each run before being removed.

Iwakuma has been solid against the White Sox, going 1-0 with a 1.61 ERA in three starts and two relief efforts. He went seven innings of a 4-1 win the last time he faced Chicago on Aug. 8, 2014.

Seattle has scored two runs in each of the first two of this four-game set, all on homers. Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run shot in Thursday's 4-2 loss before he and Kyle Seager each homered Friday.

Seager had three hits after going 2 for 28 over his previous seven. Nelson Cruz went 0 for 5, ending his career-high 37-game streak of reaching base as the Mariners stranded 10 runners.

"We were lucky to win," manager Lloyd McClendon said.

Robinson Cano is 3 for 4 with two doubles off Samardzija, and Logan Morrison hit his second career homer in their matchups the last time Samardzija faced the Mariners in a 3-2 loss while with Oakland on July 11, 2014.

The Mariners haven't won back-to-back road games against the White Sox since 2007.


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