Will the Mariners Sail Past the Cubs at Their Home Port?

As the Mariners prepare to host the Cubs at Peoria Sports Complex, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of strong performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 24th, promises to be an exciting clash.

Analyzing past games data reveals a mixed bag for the Mariners. In their last encounter against the White Sox, they emerged victorious with a score of 8-2. This win was characterized by a powerful third inning where they scored six runs and demonstrated resilience in both offense and defense.

However, consistency has been an issue. A game against the Brewers ended in a draw with both teams scoring four runs each. The Mariners' hitting stats showed room for improvement with an average (AVG) of .200 and on-base plus slugging (OPS) standing at .749.

In another recent match-up against Diamondbacks, despite nine hits and three errors from their side, they managed only three runs compared to Diamondbacks' equal tally but with fewer hits and errors. This indicates that while their ability to hit is above average (.257 AVG), converting these opportunities into runs is still an area that needs work.

The pitching staff has shown promise; starters have maintained a low earned run average (ERA) of 2.25 over four innings in one game while relievers kept it at 3.6 over five innings in another match-up.

The venue could play into this dynamic as well – Peoria Sports Complex is known for its hitter-friendly environment which might aid Mariners' batters but also challenge pitchers from both sides.

Mariners fans should look forward to seeing if their team can capitalize on home advantage and maintain momentum from previous wins while addressing inconsistencies seen in draws or narrow victories.

Catch all the action live on ROOT Sports NW as Seattle's own take on Chicago's finest this March 24th at 1:10 PM MST at Peoria Sports Complex.