The Mariners are in a situation where they must win right now if they have any hopes of making the playoffs. That’s because Seattle sits virtually just as far out of the AL Wild Card race as they do the division. Both teams enter off losing series, and it will be Logan Gilbert’s job to help Seattle in game 1. Gilbert is off a stellar performance, not allowing a run with 10 K’s over 6 innings against Tampa. He also has a strong history against the A’s, yielding 1 earned when he faced them back in June. Osvaldo Bido has been solid, but Seattle needs to take advantage of the fact that he has command issues and is the ultimate fly ball pitcher. Take the Mariners.