Matchday: Friday, June 13, 2025
First Pitch: 10:10 PM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.TV
Overview: Guardians vs. Mariners – AL Battle in Seattle
The Seattle Mariners (33-34) host the Cleveland Guardians (35-32) in the first game of a three-game series at T-Mobile Park. Both teams are looking to gain ground in their respective divisions, with Cleveland sitting third in the AL Central and Seattle aiming to climb in the AL West standings.
Seattle enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, while Cleveland has gone 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Seattle Mariners: Home Field Advantage & Power Hitting
The Mariners have struggled recently, but their offense remains dangerous, led by Cal Raleigh, who has 26 home runs and 53 RBIs, ranking first in MLB in homers. Seattle’s lineup also features Julio Rodríguez, who has been heating up with a .429 batting average over his last five games.
Key Players to Watch:
- Cal Raleigh – 26 HR, 53 RBI; Mariners’ top slugger
- Julio Rodríguez – .262 AVG, 10 HR, 20 walks; riding a four-game hitting streak
- J.P. Crawford – .279 AVG; leads team in batting average
Starting Pitcher:
- Luis Castillo (4-4, 3.31 ERA, 60 K) – Mariners’ ace looking for his fifth win of the season
Injury Report:
- Out: Bryce Miller (elbow), Logan Gilbert (forearm), Gregory Santos (knee), Victor Robles (shoulder)
Cleveland Guardians: Seeking Road Success
The Guardians have been competitive but inconsistent, ranking 22nd in MLB in slugging percentage (.377) and 18th in home runs (69). Their offense has been powered by José Ramírez, who leads the team with 12 home runs and a .331 batting average.
Key Players to Watch:
- José Ramírez – .331 AVG, 12 HR, 5 RBIs in last 10 games
- Steven Kwan – .305 AVG, 14 doubles, 5 HR
- Kyle Manzardo – 11 HR, 23 walks
Starting Pitcher:
- Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.86 ERA, 58 K) – Looking to outduel Castillo
Injury Report:
- Out: Josh Naylor (hamstring), Shane Bieber (elbow), Triston McKenzie (shoulder)
Head-to-Head: Mariners vs. Guardians
- Season Series: First meeting of 2025
- Last Meeting: Guardians won 5-4 (September 2024)
- At T-Mobile Park: Mariners are 16-17 at home
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
Seattle will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, relying on Castillo’s pitching and their power-hitting lineup. Cleveland, meanwhile, must get a strong outing from Williams and limit defensive mistakes.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 7
Seattle Mariners – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 12, 2025
