Seattle at Los Angeles

Seattle has won eight of 12 and is 12-4 against winning teams. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (3.48 ERA), the team's All-Star representative, gets the nod today. Kikuchi has a 2.68 ERA on the road this season, holding batters to a .200 average. The Mariners are 22-13 against teams that average 1.25+ homers per contest, as well as 20-12 versus an AL starter with a WHIP of 1.300 or better. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is 3-12 against an AL starter with a 3.70 ERA or better. Angels righty Alex Cobb has a 5.83 ERA in 11 starts against Seattle, so back the visitors who have won five of seven in this park. Play Seattle.