Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction 8/18/2024 by Tony T.
Mariners at Pirates—George Kirby is the starter for Seattle. Kirby has 25 starts in 2024 producing an ERA of 3.42 with WHIP of 1.09. The righthander strikes out 24.1% with 2.9% walks. Ground balls dished at 41% with 1.00 home runs per nine innings. Jake Woodford to start for Pittsburgh. Woodford appeared in six games with an ERA of 5.87 and WHIP of 1.26. The righty is fanning 13.7% with 4.9% walks. Ground ball rate of 32.5% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.35 does suggest a drop in ERA based on form.