In two game The Mariners starters pitched 12 innings, Twins 8 2/3.
Mariners used 3 pitchers in game 1 and 4 in game 2
Twins used 4 pitchers in game 1 and and 5 in game 2.
The more pitchers you use in a game the greater the chance that one of them (at least) may not be sharp.
Twins have pitched well in 2 games , Mariners pitched better. Winning those close low scoring games, and there will be more of those bet on it, will give your whole team confidence.