MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (67-55) vs. New York Mets (64-57)

Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, SNY, ROOT Sports NW
Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle, WCBS 880 AM (New York)

Match Context

The Mets, second in the NL East, host the Mariners, who sit 1.5 games back in the AL West. Seattle swept the Mets in their last series at T-Mobile Park, outscoring them 22–1 over three games. But this time, the Mets are at home, where they’re 39–23 and have won 60% of games as favorites.

Seattle enters on a two-game skid, while New York has dropped two straight and is 1–6 in its last seven as a moneyline favorite.

Starting Pitchers

Seattle Mariners – TBD

• Likely options: Bryce Miller or Emerson Hancock
• Mariners bullpen ranks 3rd in AL in ERA (3.42)

New York Mets – TBD

• Rookie McLean expected to make MLB debut Saturday
• Mets rotation has a 5.52 ERA over last 10 games

Key Hitters to Watch

Seattle Mariners

• Julio Rodríguez – .271 AVG, 21 HR, 29 SB
• Cal Raleigh – 2 HR, 5 RBI in last 2 games vs. Mets
• Jorge Polanco – HR in last matchup, .277 AVG

New York Mets

• Pete Alonso – .272 AVG, 99 RBI, 29 HR
• Juan Soto – 7-game hit streak, .297 AVG last 10 games
• Jeff McNeil – HR in last meeting, .248 AVG

Team Trends & Stats

Team	Record	Last 10	Batting Avg	Team ERA	Home/Road
Mariners	67–55	6–4	.251	3.88	30–30 road
Mets	64–57	5–5	.254	4.22	39–23 home

• Mariners have won 3 straight vs. Mets
• Mets are 46–32 when favored at home
• Over has hit in 6 of Mets’ last 10 games

Despite Seattle’s recent dominance in head-to-head matchups, the Mets’ home field advantage and power bats (Alonso, Soto) give them a slight edge. Expect a high-scoring affair.