Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The road starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The home starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. The road starter also has the cleaner walk rate. Ground-ball contact favors the road starter. Home-run prevention is nearly even.
Emerson Hancock has made 17 starts in 17 appearances, while Ian Seymour has made 5 starts in 32 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.