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Will the Red Sox Sail Past the Mariners at T-Mobile Park?

As the Boston Red Sox prepare to face off against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Red Sox, coming off a recent victory against the Texas Rangers with a score of 4-1 on March 26th, are looking to continue their winning ways. In that game, BOS showcased a solid performance both on the mound and at bat. The pitching staff held strong with an ERA of just 1.0 over nine innings, while their offense managed eight hits and four runs.


Mar 28, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  Boston Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida (7) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning during spring training at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The statistics from that game paint a promising picture for BOS as they head into their next challenge. With an overall batting average of .235 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .341 in their last outing, they've demonstrated patience at the plate which could prove vital against SEA's pitchers. Moreover, BOS's bullpen ERA stood at 1.588 after five and two-thirds innings pitched – a testament to their relievers' ability to shut down opposing hitters in crucial moments.


Looking back further to March 24th when BOS faced Atlanta Braves in Fort Myers shows us another layer of this team's capabilities. Despite ending in a tie with five runs each side, it was clear that Boston’s hitters were able to get on base consistently – boasting an OBP of .439.


However, it would be remiss not to consider some areas for improvement as well; particularly when it comes down to capitalizing with runners in scoring position (RISP). On March 26th against TEX, BOS only managed one hit out of seven AB RISP – leaving potential runs stranded.


SEA will certainly pose its own set of challenges for Boston; however based on recent performances it seems likely that if BOS can maintain their disciplined approach at bat and continue receiving quality outings from their pitching staff - especially starters who showed up strong with an ERA standing firmly at zero over three and one-third innings last game - they should have what it takes to come out ahead.


Fans eager for action can catch this matchup live on NESN when these two teams take the field on March 28th at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM PT so make sure not miss what promises be another exciting chapter in this season’s story!

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