Game Details
First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. This marks the fifth meeting of the season, with Seattle leading the series 4–0.
Betting Trends
- Seattle Mariners: Moneyline –114; Over/Under 7.5 runs
- San Diego Padres: Moneyline –105; Over/Under 7.5 runs
Seattle is 40–26 at home, while San Diego is 31–36 on the road. The Mariners have gone 51–11 in games they out-hit their opponent, and the Padres’ pitching staff owns a 3.57 ERA, second-best in MLB this season.
Key Storylines
- San Diego looks to snap a four-game road skid and back-to-back losses, having dropped the first four meetings against Seattle.
- Seattle aims to reinforce its interleague supremacy at T-Mobile Park after Cal Raleigh clubbed his 50th homer to fuel a 9–6 opener win.
- Both clubs are jockeying for postseason positioning in their respective divisions, amplifying the significance of each contest down the stretch.
Players to Watch
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh, C: Leads MLB with 50 home runs and 19 doubles, anchoring the middle of Seattle’s order.
- Julio Rodríguez, OF: 11-for-41 with five doubles, a homer and six RBI over his last 10 games, providing a dynamic spark atop the lineup.
San Diego Padres
- Fernando Tatís Jr., OF: Has compiled 25 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs and 54 RBI, pacing San Diego’s offense.
- Dylan Cease, RHP: The Padres’ ace has amassed 178 strikeouts over 137.2 innings and continues to miss bats despite a 4.71 ERA.
Pitching Matchup
Castillo and Cease face off in a battle of righty strikeout artists in Seattle, with Castillo sporting a 3.57 ERA and 1.27 WHIP at home, while Cease brings a 4.71 ERA with 178 punchouts this season.
X-Factors
- Weather: Comfortable upper-70s temperatures and light northwest winds at 5–8 mph should minimize the homerun suppression typically at T-Mobile Park, potentially aiding both offenses.
- Hit Differential: Seattle is 51–11 when it outhits its opponent, highlighting the importance of a strong offensive showing in this matchup.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres – 114
Seattle Mariners 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 25, 2025
