As the Mariners prepare to host the Angels at T-Mobile Park, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an enthralling matchup. The recent performances of the Mariners have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement that could play a crucial role in their upcoming game.

Jul 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Victor Robles #10 of the Seattle Mariners gets back to first after J.P. Crawford #3 lined out in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past few games, it's evident that the Mariners have had their ups and downs. In their latest encounter against the Astros, they secured a victory with a 6-4 scoreline, showcasing their ability to outscore their opponents despite matching them on hits. This victory was significant as it highlighted both offensive capabilities and clutch pitching when needed most. However, this win came after two consecutive losses against the same team where they struggled offensively, scoring only two runs from three hits in one game and being shut out in another.

A critical observation from these games is the fluctuating performance of both their bullpen and starting pitchers. While there were moments of brilliance with high strikeout rates indicating potential dominance on the mound, issues such as higher earned run averages (ERAs) suggest vulnerability that could be exploited by a strong Angels lineup.

Jul 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Mickey Moniak #16 of the Los Angeles Angels beats the throw to Jorge Polanco #7 of the Seattle Mariners for a stolen base in the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Offensively, while there have been flashes of power - indicated by home runs and extra-base hits - consistency at bat remains an area for improvement. The batting average across these games has seen significant variance, pointing towards an inconsistency that might concern fans looking forward to seeing more runs batted in (RBIs) and on-base opportunities.

The venue itself might offer some advantage to the Mariners; T-Mobile Park is known for its unique dimensions which can favor pitchers or hitters depending on conditions such as weather or time of day. With this game scheduled during daylight hours when ball visibility is at its peak for hitters but also providing shadows that can benefit pitchers later in innings, it adds an intriguing tactical element to how both teams will approach gameplay.

Jul 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Josh Rojas #4 of the Seattle Mariners is caught stealing on tag by Keston Hiura #13 of the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners fans should keep an eye on how well their team adapts its strategy against an Angels squad looking to make its mark. With recent performances suggesting room for growth in both pitching efficiency and batting consistency, this upcoming match provides a perfect stage for Seattle's team to showcase improvements made during training sessions.

The game is scheduled for July 24th at 3:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Fans can catch all the action live on BSW network.

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