Mariners Look to Bounce Back After Heartbreaker in Fenway Finale

The Mariners rolled into Fenway yesterday with momentum and left licking their wounds after blowing an 8-9 decision to the Red Sox in a slugfest that had our money line cashing nicely on Boston at -166. Now Seattle's got to shake off that gut-punch and figure out how to cool down a Sox lineup that just hung nine on them in their own yard.

Boston's bats are clicking at the right time, and Fenway's cozy dimensions don't hurt when you're swinging hot sticks. The Mariners showed they can score—eight runs should win most ballgames—but their pitching staff couldn't slam the door when it mattered. That's a problem when you're facing a team that just proved it can out-slug you in a track meet.

Seattle needs to tighten up on the mound and hope their offense didn't leave all the runs in yesterday's loss. The Red Sox, meanwhile, have every reason to feel dangerous after that comeback. They're playing with house money and confidence, while the M's are trying to avoid a demoralizing sweep to close out this series.

DarkHorse hasn't dropped a pick yet for tonight's rematch, but if Boston keeps mashing like this, they'll be tough to fade. Stay tuned.