MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (23-36) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-27)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (23-36) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-27)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, MASN2

Recent Performance:

  • Orioles are on a four-game winning streak.
  • Mariners have lost three of their last five games.
  • Baltimore won Game 1 of the series 5-1, out-hitting Seattle 13-7.

Probable Pitchers

  • Baltimore Orioles: Cade Povich (2-3, 4.21 ERA)
    • Last outing: 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 7 Ks vs. Red Sox.
  • Seattle Mariners: Logan Gilbert (5-4, 3.45 ERA)
  • Last outing: 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 8 Ks vs. Rangers.

Key Players to Watch

  • Seattle Mariners:
    • Cal Raleigh: 23 HR, .333 AVG in last 10 games.
    • Julio Rodríguez: 10 HR, 20 walks, .244 AVG.
  • Baltimore Orioles:
  • Ryan O’Hearn: .335 AVG, 9 HR.
  • Gunnar Henderson: 11 doubles, 7 HR, .262 AVG.

Game Analysis & Prediction

Baltimore enters Game 2 with momentum after securing a 5-1 victory in the series opener. The Orioles’ offense was dominant, led by Jackson Holliday and Adley Rutschman, who combined for clutch hits in the ninth inning. Cade Povich will take the mound, looking to build on his solid performance against Boston.

Seattle, despite its recent struggles, remains a dangerous team at home. Logan Gilbert has been a reliable arm, boasting a 3.45 ERA and coming off a strong outing against Texas. If Gilbert can contain Baltimore’s lineup, the Mariners have a strong chance to bounce back.

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            8.5

Seattle Mariners              – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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