MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (48-43) vs. New York Yankees (50-41)

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Prime Video, ROOT Sports NW, MLB.TV

Team Overview & Recent Form

Team	Record	Last 5 Games	Home/Away Split
Seattle Mariners	48–43	W-W-W-W-L	22–25 (Road)
New York Yankees	50–41	L-L-W-W-W	28–18 (Home)

• Yankees have won two straight, including a dominant 10–3 win on Tuesday featuring homers from Giancarlo Stanton, Austin Wells, and Aaron Judge.
• Mariners had a three-game win streak snapped, but catcher Cal Raleigh continues to shine with his MLB-leading 36th home run.

Pitching Matchup

Pitcher	Team	Record	ERA	WHIP	Notes
Logan Evans	Mariners	3–2	2.96	1.25	5.2 scoreless IP in last start; solid control and low walk rate
Cam Schlittler	Yankees	MLB Debut	2.82 (AAA)	1.21	Yankees’ No. 10 prospect; 99 K in 76.2 IP in minors

Evans brings experience and consistency, while Schlittler’s debut adds intrigue and volatility to the Yankees’ rotation.

Key Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

• Cal Raleigh: 36 HR, 74 RBI; leads MLB in homers
• Julio Rodríguez: 11 HR, 13 doubles; adds speed and defense
• J.P. Crawford: .284 AVG; reliable leadoff presence

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: 34 HR, .360 AVG; 17-game on-base streak
• Giancarlo Stanton: 3-run HR on Tuesday; heating up
• Austin Wells: Homered in three straight games

Statistical Comparison

Category	Mariners	Yankees
Team ERA	3.87	4.12
Batting Average	.247	.260
Home Runs	121	130
Bullpen ERA	3.20	4.45
Runs/Game	4.3	5.1

New York’s offense has surged recently, while Seattle leans on pitching and timely power.

The Yankees are riding offensive momentum and home-field advantage, but Schlittler’s debut adds uncertainty. Seattle’s pitching edge with Evans and a red-hot Raleigh could tilt the balance if New York’s bullpen falters.