The Seattle Mariners take on the Oakland Athletics AL West action. The Mariners are making a strong push for the playoffs as they have won four of their last five games. The Mariners will send Chris Flexen to the mound for today's start. He is 12-6 this season and has posted a 3.66 ERA with 110 strikeouts. Against Oakland, he is 1-2 with a 4.00 ERA and nine strikeouts.

The Oakland A's are in search of a much-needed winning streak as they have split their last 10 games. The A's will counter by sending Cole Irvin to the mound. This season, he has posted a 10-13 record with a 3.94 ERA and 112 strikeouts. Against the Mariners, he is 0-3 with an 8.49 ERA and five strikeouts.

The Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Mariners are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland. The Mariners are making a strong run to make the playoffs for the first time in years. Flexen has allowed 20 earned runs in his last 43.2 innings, while Irvin has allowed 10 earned runs in his last 15.1 innings. The Mariners have the pitching edge and the offensive edge as the A's have been struggling at the plate.

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