T.M. Selection: Seattle Mariners.

I like the Seattle Mariners to win this game against the Minnesota Twins in this game on Friday. This is the opening day for both of these teams and I think the Mariners are going to get their year off on the right foot. Robbie Ray (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is going to get the start in this game and he had a terrific season last year at 13-7 with a 2.84 ERA. This will be his 1st start for his new team here and I think he is going to make a big 1st impression with a great performance on the mound today. He was a big part of the Blue Jays pitching staff last season and a big reason why they finished so well with their record. I think he is going to build on the success of his season last year and I think the Mariners have the advantage with him on the mound over the Twins with Joe Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who will be on the mound for the Twins here. Joe Ryan finished the 2021 season 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA. He has only made 5 starts in his career and his team actually lost a majority of the games he started in last year. The Twins did make a move to pick up Carlos Correa in the offseason at a huge signing deal but I don't think he is going to make much of an impact in this game with it being their 1st of the year and I think the Mariners have the pitching advantage here with the moves they made in the offseason to support their starting rotation. I see the Mariners getting off to a great start here with a win over the Twins. I like the Mariners in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Mariners.