This article was originally published on www.si.com as Rangers vs. Mariners Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers and Prop Bets for Friday, Aug. 1. The Mariners opened this four-game series with a dominant 6-0 win Thursday night behind six scoreless innings from George Kirby and home runs from Cal Raleigh and rookie Cole Young.

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With Aaron Judge expected to be a DH initially when he returns from injury, the opportunity is there for Cal Raleigh to take over as the AL MVP favorite.

Cal Raleigh homered again, rookie Cole Young also went deep and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Thursday night. Raleigh hit his major league-leading 42nd home run in the fifth inning,

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen by acquiring veteran left-hander Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of several roster moves on Wednesday.

The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.