Tampa has regressed to the mean, losing five straight and 7-of-9 (-7.1 units) after a nice winning streak. Erasmo Ramirez has certainly benefitted from some run support winning three straight starts. While we acknowledge he has pitched so/so in victory, Chris Archer has also come to earth giving up 5 ER in 8 1/3 IP over his last two, losing both as a favorite. Tampa is 2-13 (-13.9 units) off a loss of six or more runs the last two years.

In their last 10 games Seattle has a slugging percentage edge of .442 to .336.