MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (68-56) vs. New York Mets (65-58)

Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN (Sunday Night Baseball)

Team Records & Form

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Road/Home Split	Series Status
Mariners	68–56	7–3 (.232 AVG)	31–31 on road	Tied 1–1
Mets	65–58	2–8 (.254 AVG)	40–24 at home	Tied 1–1

Seattle is battling for the AL West crown, while New York clings to the final NL Wild Card spot. Both teams are hungry for momentum heading into the final stretch.

Pitching Matchup

Pitcher	Team	W–L	ERA	WHIP	K/BB	Notes
George Kirby	Mariners	8–5	3.71	1.07	90/—	Elite control; tough on righties
Clay Holmes	Mets	9–6	3.71	1.35	101/—	Ground-ball specialist; struggles vs lefty power

Both starters have identical ERAs and solid strikeout totals, but Kirby’s command gives Seattle a slight edge.

Key Hitters to Watch

New York Mets

• Pete Alonso: .268 AVG, 28 HR, 100 RBI – power anchor
• Francisco Lindor: 11-for-39, 3 HR in last 10 games
• Juan Soto: .290 AVG, 25 HR – OBP machine with clutch bat

Seattle Mariners

• Cal Raleigh: 46 HR, 100 RBI – leads MLB in homers
• Julio Rodríguez: 12-for-40, 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
• Josh Naylor: .289 AVG – consistent contact hitter

Game Trends & Betting Insights

• Mariners: 6–3 in last 9 as favorites; 4.7 runs/game over last 10
• Mets: 2–8 in last 10; 5.07 team ERA during that stretch
• Over/Under: Total set at 8.5; UNDER favored
• Prediction: Mets 5, Mariners 4 (Under 8.5 runs)

Injury Report

New York Mets

• Jesse Winker (back), Max Kranick (elbow), Jose Siri (shin), Drew Smith (elbow) – 60-Day IL
• Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, A.J. Minter – also sidelined

Seattle Mariners

• Logan Evans (elbow), Bryce Miller (elbow), Gregory Santos (knee) – IL
• Victor Robles, Ryan Bliss – long-term injuries

Little League Classic Spotlight

• First interleague matchup in LL Classic history
• Mariners debut in Williamsport; Mets return after 2018 win
• Players like Julio Rodríguez, Francisco Lindor, and Cal Raleigh all have Little League roots