T.M. Selection: Seattle Mariners

I like the Seattle Mariners to win this game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Seattle comes into this game in good form. The wildcard race in the American League has been tight all year and it's coming down to the last few weeks. Sitting in the 2nd wildcard spot, the Mariners will face the Angels in this one. Robbie Ray (12-9, 3.56 ERA) has been one of their best pitchers all year and he will draw the start here. Ray has been dominant against the Angels this season, only allowing three earned runs, in two starts (both blowout wins.) There is no room for error at this stage and I expect him to pitch another gem here on Friday. For LA, they will have Michael Lorenzen (6-6, 4.70 ERA) on the mound. He has been pretty miserable as of late, giving up 17 earned runs in his last four starts (two of those against the Mariners.) With the Angels having lost four games in a row, and the Seattle Mariners needing every single win they can get, expect the better team to come out with the victory here today.

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Mariners