KC’s starter Bubic was batted around and never got out of the 1st inning in Start #1. He was much better the second time around, allowing just 1 run, but was wild, giving up 6 walks. Bubic started poorly last year as well before settling down for a very good first month. I expect more of Bubic in his 3rd start. The Royals were off to a very poor start but have turned things around lately, winning 3 of 4. Their bullpen has not been the best, but the real culprit is their offense. They are the bottom of the barrel in both average and power, and have scored just 31 runs this season.

The Mariners, off to a better start, also have better offense at this point. They too are poor for average, but have been hitting the long ball. Brash, a young right hander wilth a healthy up-side starts for Seattle. He has started the season with a pair of 5+ inning, 2 run efforts, but also was wild in his second start (6 walks).

I favor the Mariners in Saturday’s game. They have been solid at home so far, with the better offense and bull pen. I am betting on another good game from Brash, and a surge from the Mariners' bats in the late innings.. Take the Mariners to take this one.