MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (66-53) vs. Baltimore Orioles (53-65)

⚾ MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (66–53) vs. Baltimore Orioles (53–65)
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 6:35 PM ET
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
Broadcast: RSNW, MASN

Pitching Matchup
Mariners: George Kirby (RHP)

• Record: 7–5
• ERA: 4.04
• WHIP: 1.13
• Strikeouts: 83
• Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER, 9 K vs. White Sox
  Kirby has won six of his last seven starts and continues to deliver quality outings. His command and strikeout efficiency make him a reliable arm against a struggling Orioles lineup.
  
• Orioles: Dean Kremer (RHP)
• Record: 8–8
• ERA: 4.35
• WHIP: 1.28
• Strikeouts: 110
• Last Start: 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 K vs. Phillies
  Kremer has allowed 3+ earned runs in three straight starts and faces a red-hot Mariners offense that’s scored 4+ runs in nine of their last ten.

Key Players to Watch
Seattle Mariners

• Cal Raleigh: 45 HR, 98 RBI; homered in three straight games vs. Tampa Bay
• Julio Rodríguez: 4 HR in last 10 games; heating up at the plate
• Jorge Polanco: Strong splits vs. righties; leads team in exit velocity over last 15 ABs
  
• Baltimore Orioles
• Gunnar Henderson: .310 AVG, .397 wOBA vs. RHP; 8 hits in last 10 games
• Adley Rutschman: 9 HR, 16 doubles; consistent offensive contributor
• Tyler O’Neill: 4 HR in last 10 games (currently on IL)

Betting Insights

• Trend: Orioles have won 6 of last 7 vs. Mariners, but Seattle enters on a 7-game win streak