Rangers starter Jack Leiter is coming off consecutive strong outings, but those came at home. On the road, he has struggled with command (26 walks in 40 innings) while going 2-4 with a 4.65 ERA. Moreover, current Mariners are batting a collective .316 against him with a .977 OPS. Logan Gilbert owns a 1.94 home ERA. Back Seattle, bolstered by new acquisitions Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez, to lead after five.

Like San Diego, Seattle was a big winner at the deadline and I think like the Padres, the M's get a post-deadline bump. Those folks up yonder deserve to host a World Series for the first time, and I think it may actually happen with all the bats added to a great pitching staff. It's Logan Gilbert today. He has a sub-2.00 ERA at home. Now here I love -1 -- and thrilled to have the option -- as opposed to a money line because Texas is right in the mix too so we have a bit of insurance.