MLB Odds: Mariners Ace Paxton Faces Fiers, Athletics on Tuesday

In a game that should produce the most intriguing pitching battle of the night, the Seattle Mariners will visit the Oakland Athletics in Game 2 of a three-game series on Tuesday. James Paxton will be on the mound for the Mariners, and the Athletics will counter with Mike Fiers.


Paxton has been one of the best pitchers in the American League this season with a 3.63 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP and an 11.33 K/9. With wins in two of his last three overall, Paxton now owns a 10-5 record overall. He’s pitched better at home than on the road this season, with a 3.21 home ERA compared to a 4.04 road ERA; however, the disparity in those numbers hasn’t negatively impacted his splits away from Seattle. Through 23 starts, he’s 5-2 on the road compared to 5-3 at home.

Oakland will turn to Fiers with the hope that he can outduel Paxton, as these teams continue to jockey for position atop the AL West. Fiers, who was recently acquired from the Detroit Tigers, is 7-6 with a 3.40 ERA this season. He’s been dynamite in his home starts, with a 5-2 record and a 2.69 ERA dating back to his time in Detroit.

MLB Odds: Fiers Looks to Improve Home Splits as Athletics Host Mariners

Mike Fiers will attempt to build on an impressive home debut for the Oakland Athletics when the Seattle Mariners visit Tuesday night. Fiers, who was recently acquired from the Detroit Tigers, allowed just one earned run over 5.1 innings, while striking out eight to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in his Athletics debut. The veteran righty is 5-2 with a 2.69 ERA in 13 home starts this season compared to 2-4 with a 4.44 ERA when away.


Fiers will pitch opposite James Paxton, who has been solid for the Mariners this season. Paxton is 10-5 with a 3.63 ERA and an 11.33 K/9 this season. The Mariners have done particularly well in games that he’s started, winning seven of his last 11 outings.