MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (59-40) vs. Seattle Mariners (53-46)

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Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
Watch Live: Bally Sports Wisconsin, ROOT Sports Northwest, MLB.TV

Milwaukee rolls into Seattle riding a scorching 10-game winning streak, fresh off a weekend sweep of the Dodgers. The Mariners are tied for an AL Wild Card spot and looking to bounce back after an 11–3 loss to Houston.

This marks the first meeting of the season between these two clubs. Milwaukee is tied with the Cubs atop the NL Central, while Seattle trails the Astros by four games in the AL West. With both teams eyeing October, this series could be a tone-setter for the second half.

Starting Pitchers – July 21, 2025

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/BB
BrewersBrandon Woodruff (RHP)1–02.610.6818/0
MarinersGeorge Kirby (RHP)4–44.501.1556/12
  • Brandon Woodruff has dazzled since returning from injury, striking out 18 batters in 10.1 IP across two starts. His 2.21 xERA and .189 xBA suggest elite form.
  • George Kirby has struggled in 2025, posting his worst season to date. Despite winning his last three starts, he’s allowed 5 ER over 17.1 IP and ranks in the bottom third in hard-hit metrics.

Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Jackson Chourio: .265 AVG, 16 HR, 25 doubles; riding a 14-game hitting streak
  • Christian Yelich: 22 HR, 13 SB; ranks 13th in MLB in RBI
  • Caleb Durbin: .409 AVG over last six games; emerging spark plug
  • William Contreras: 56 walks, 17 doubles; key OBP contributor

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: .256 AVG, 38 HR, 83 RBI; ranks 1st in MLB in homers
  • Julio Rodríguez: .252 AVG, 14 HR, 17 doubles; hitting .400 over last five games
  • Randy Arozarena: 18 HR, 22 doubles; consistent power bat
  • J.P. Crawford: .288 AVG; team leader in batting average

Team Comparison – Key Stats

CategoryBrewersMariners
Batting Avg.250.249
OPS.710 (18th MLB).741 (7th MLB)
Home Runs96 (T-23rd MLB)138 (6th MLB)
Runs Scored473 (7th MLB)467 (8th MLB)
Stolen Bases115 (2nd MLB)90 (5th MLB)
Team ERA3.67 (7th MLB)3.92 (16th MLB)

Milwaukee’s offense is balanced and aggressive on the basepaths, while Seattle boasts more power and a slightly better bullpen. The Brewers’ rotation has been dominant, especially with Woodruff back in the mix.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       7

Seattle Mariners              – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 20, 2025

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