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
GAME ODDS
Seattle Mariners – 126
New York Mets 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 16, 2025
