Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, FDSW, ROOT Sports NW
Game Overview
The Seattle Mariners (54–47) face off against the Los Angeles Angels (49–53) in a key AL West divisional matchup. Both teams are chasing postseason spots, with Seattle holding the second Wild Card position and the Angels just four games back. This series opener kicks off a four-game set that could reshape the playoff race.
Seattle enters on a 6–4 run, while the Angels are 5–5 over their last 10 games. Expect a tightly contested battle between two teams with explosive power and emerging pitching talent.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | Logan Evans | 3–3 | 3.81 | 1.38 | 6.6 |
| Angels | Yusei Kikuchi | 4–6 | 3.13 | 1.38 | 9.4 |
- Evans is a 24-year-old right-hander making his 11th start. He’s allowed just 2 ER in his last outing vs. Houston and has two quality starts this season.
- Kikuchi, a 2025 All-Star, has been dominant with eight quality starts and a 3.13 ERA. He’s held opponents to two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts.
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh – Leads MLB with 39 HR and 84 RBI; a legitimate AL MVP candidate.
- Julio Rodríguez – Batting .252 with 14 HR, 17 doubles, and 19 stolen bases; dynamic threat in center field.
- Randy Arozarena – Slashing .248/.469/.412 with 18 HR and 49 RBI; cleanup hitter with clutch power.
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward – Team leader with 23 HR and 76 RBI; ranks 12th in MLB in homers and 7th in RBI.
- Jo Adell – Has 21 HR and 58 RBI; consistent power from the right side.
- Zach Neto – Batting .273 with 15 HR and 19 doubles; emerging star at shortstop.
Team Comparison
| Category | Mariners | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .248 | .235 |
| Home Runs | 139 (6th in MLB) | 149 (4th in MLB) |
| Runs/Game | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| ERA | 4.39 | 5.44 |
| Slugging % | .412 | .413 |
| OBP | .319 | .305 |
Seattle has the edge in pitching and run production, while the Angels boast more raw power and slugging depth.
- Angels are 13–11 as favorites of -120 or more this season.
- Mariners are 17–18 as underdogs of +100 or worse.
- Prediction: Angels 6 – Mariners 5 (Over 9 runs)
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners 9.5
Los Angeles Angels – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, July 23, 2025
