I really like this match up specifically because Brett Anderson is the real deal. The lefty is 3-1 vs. Seattle with a 1.86 ERA in 5 game starts since his MLB debut against them. The Mariners have really struggled to score runs and it won't get much easier vs. a top young lefty like Anderson. Mariners on the season have a .188 avg against south paws. The bullpen from the A's has been stellar at 1.93 ERA so I feel comfortable despite them being on the road here.
Mariners send Doug Fister who has some success against the A's, but still struggles to go deep into games which was the case with 4 IP and 96 pitches in his first outing this year. I think he struggles again here against an A's team that is just playing at a top level this early in the season. Mariners are 1-6 in Fister last 7 starts when the total is set at 7-8.5.
