Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Free MLB Moneyline Prediction, 8–6–2017

Free MLB Pick by George Hampton of King Sports Picks

Seattle Mariners (56–55) at Kansas City Royals (56–52)

MLB: Sunday, August 5, 2:15 PM EST

Line: Mariners +105 | Royals -115 | 9.5

The AL Wildcard is within reach for both teams as the Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners for the third game of a four game series. The Mariners have won Games 1 and 2 and they have now moved within 1.5 games behind the Royals for the second Wildcard spot.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners Marco Gonzales (0–0, 13.50 ERA) vs. Royals Danny Duffy (7–6, 3.42 ERA)

Marco Gonzales gets the call to replace Felix Hernandez in Game 1 of this Sunday doubleheader. King Felix was once again placed on the DL. The Royals will counter with left hander Danny Duffy. In his career, Duffy is 1–1 with a 2.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts against Seattle. Duffy took the loss in his last outing, which came against the Orioles on the road Monday. He threw seven innings, allowing just one run on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts.

Left-hander Marco Gonzales, who was acquired in a July 21 trade with St. Louis, was brought up from Triple-A Tacoma and will start Sunday’s contest. Gonzales, a former first-round pick of the Cardinals, posted a 2–0 mark with a 4.50 ERA in two starts with Tacoma.

The Royals managed to get an extra day’s rest in their own beds and should come out fresh for Game 1. Danny Duffy will be able to tame the Mariners bats and pick up the win in this contest. Take the Royals (-115) as small chalk at home in Game 1 of this Sunday doubleheader.

Mariners vs Royals FREE MLB Pick: Royals -115