Free MLB Picks: New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: August 15th 2009

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners - August 15th 2009
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The Yankees pitching came up huge for a third straight game as they held the Mariners to two runs, making it six runs allowed over that three game stretch. It comes as no surprise however when the three starters are A.J. Burnett, C.C. Sabathia and Andy Pettitte. The Mariners get a break tonight finally. The Seattle offense has been producing even fewer runs as it has scored a total of five runs over the last four games. Prior to this series, it faced the White sox and Mark Buehrle and John Danks so it has hit a string of really goods pitching. The Mariners finally bust out tonight as Sergio Mitre takes the mound for the Yankees. He has made five starts for New York, none of which has been quality and in the process has posted a 7.04 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in those games. He has pitched twice on the road and has a 9.82 ERA and 2.59 WHIP to show for it and it is a surprise that he is getting one more shot and this could definitely be his last. In six Major League seasons he has never had a WHIP less than 1.41 and in 57 career starts and 26 appearances out of the bullpen he has a 5.48 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. Lucas French gets the start for the Mariners and since coming over from Detroit, he has been struggling. He has allowed four runs in each of his first two starts and after starting the season well with four starts of allowed two runs or fewer, his latest performances have pushed his season ERA and WHIP to 4.31 and 1.59 respectively. He shut down New York at Yankee Stadium for one run in five innings but a second look at him gives the Yankees a big edge. 3* Over New York Yankees/Seattle Mariners