MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (20-12) vs. Texas Rangers (16-18)

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Game Overview

  • Matchup: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
  • Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
  • Broadcast: Fubo, RSN, ROOT Sports NW
  • First Pitch: 2:35 PM ET

Team Breakdown

Seattle Mariners (20-12, 1st in AL West)

  • Recent Form: 8-game series win streak, 5-game win streak against Texas
  • Key Strengths: Strong pitching rotation, clutch hitting, aggressive baserunning
  • Key Players:
    • Cal Raleigh – Batting .602, 12 HR, key offensive force
    • Jorge Polanco – Batting .444 in last 10 games, 6 HR, 13 RBI
    • Julio Rodríguez – Batting .216, 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in last game
    • Logan Evans – 1-0, making second start of the season

Texas Rangers (16-18, 4th in AL West)

  • Recent Form: 3-game losing streak, struggling offense
  • Key Strengths: Home-field advantage, solid pitching rotation
  • Key Players:
    • Adolis García – Batting .207, 7 doubles, 4 HR
    • Jonah Heim – Batting .308, key RBI hitter
    • Josh Jung – Batting .250, strong defensive presence
    • Jacob deGrom – 1-1, 2.73 ERA, 33 K

Pitching Matchup

  • Mariners Starter: Logan Evans (1-0, making second start of the season)
  • Rangers Starter: Jacob deGrom (1-1, 2.73 ERA, 33 K)

Evans is making his second start of the season, while deGrom has been solid, averaging 5.5 innings per outing with a 2.73 ERA. The Mariners’ pitching staff ranks ninth in MLB with a 3.57 ERA, while the Rangers rank fourth in the AL with a 3.52 ERA.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              8.5

Texas Rangers                    – 180

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025