MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (68-55) vs. New York Mets (64-58)

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Game Overview

  • First Pitch: 4:10 PM EDT
  • Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
  • Broadcast: WPIX (NY), ROOT Sports NW
  • Season Series: Mariners lead 1–0
  • Mariners are slight favorites with a 52% win probability

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterW–LERAWHIPK
MarinersBryan Woo10–62.960.94145
MetsNolan McLean0–0
  • Woo’s elite WHIP and strikeout rate give Seattle a clear edge
  • McLean makes his MLB debut under pressure

Recent Form

TeamLast 10 GamesBatting AvgERARun Diff
Mariners8–2.2513.69+15
Mets1–9.2495.42–10

Seattle is surging; New York is reeling

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 46 HR, 100 RBI, .551 SLG
  • Julio Rodríguez: 14-for-41, 4 HR, 10 RBI (last 10 games)

New York Mets

  • Juan Soto: 30 HR, .499 SLG
  • Pete Alonso: 15-for-42, 4 HR, 13 RBI (last 10 games)

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners

  • Logan Evans (elbow), Bryce Miller (elbow), Gregory Santos (knee), Victor Robles (shoulder)

New York Mets

  • Jesse Winker (back), Max Kranick (elbow), Jose Siri (shin), Drew Smith (elbow), Christian Scott (elbow), among others

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 131

New York Mets                 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

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