Mariners visit the Orioles to begin 3-game series

Seattle Mariners (24-20, first in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (27-14, second in the AL East) Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryce Miller (3-3, 2.66 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Orioles: Cole Irvin (4-1, 2.90 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Seattle Mariners on Friday to start a three-game series. Baltimore is 15-9 in home games and 27-14 overall. The Orioles have a 22-0 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Seattle has gone 9-10 in road games and 24-20 overall. The Mariners have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.35. Friday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.