Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Angels visit the Seattle Mariners on Saturday at T-Mobile Park.

Los Angeles enters 62-98. Seattle is 74-86. Ryan Johnson (5-9) is the probable starter for the Angels. Kade Anderson (2-2) is expected to start for the Mariners. The forecast calls for 55 degrees at game time.

Reid Detmers is a player to watch for Los Angeles. In his most recent outing, he worked six scoreless innings, allowed two hits, walked two and struck out seven. He also pitched six innings with one hit, no earned runs and nine strikeouts in a win at Boston. Detmers has been effective against Seattle this season, including a six-inning, three-run, eight-strikeout performance. His recent form gives the Angels a reliable arm.

Dominic Canzone is a player to watch for Seattle. In the most recent meeting, he went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. He also had two hits and three RBIs against Houston. Canzone has been one of Seattle’s more consistent hitters in the current stretch.

The Angels won the most recent meeting 7-5 in Seattle. Los Angeles also won the previous game 6-4. Seattle had won three straight against the Angels earlier in the season, but the Angels have taken the last two.

In the latest meeting, Zach Neto went 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs, and Christian Moore hit a three-run homer. Detmers earned the win with six scoreless innings. For Seattle, Canzone homered and drove in two, while Bryce Miller allowed five earned runs over six innings. Troy Taylor worked two innings of relief.

Los Angeles has had a difficult season. Seattle has shown offensive bursts but has also been held scoreless. Seattle’s recent results include a win over Houston, a loss to Houston, and a series at Colorado. Los Angeles’ recent results include losses to and Minnesota, plus wins over Seattle. The Angels are trying to finish the season with momentum, while the Mariners will look for a stronger home performance.

Saturday’s game is the latest in a division rivalry that has produced close games. The teams have played several close games in the season series. Los Angeles will lean on Detmers and its recent success against Seattle. The Mariners will counter with Canzone and a home crowd at T-Mobile Park.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Los Angeles 5, Seattle 6. Interstat’s ELO system gives Seattle a 62.1% chance to win. Seattle is installed as a -1.5 pregame favorite, and the over/under is 8.