MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (24-36) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-28)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (23-36) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-27)
  • Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • Time: 3:40 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, MASN2

Starting Pitchers

  • Baltimore Orioles: Zach Eflin (4-2, 4.46 ERA)
  • Seattle Mariners: Bryan Woo (5-2, 3.94 ERA)

Baltimore Orioles Outlook

The Orioles enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak, looking to build momentum. Baltimore ranks 13th in MLB with 63 home runs and has a .239 team batting average. Key players to watch include:

  • Ryan O’Hearn (.335 BA) – Leading the team in batting average.
  • Gunnar Henderson (.262 BA, 7 HR) – A consistent offensive force.
  • Jackson Holliday (.268 BA, 7 HR) – On a three-game hitting streak.

Zach Eflin has been solid on the mound, posting a 4.46 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 40.1 innings. He pitched seven scoreless innings in his last outing against the White Sox.

Seattle Mariners Outlook

The Mariners have been strong at home, boasting a 32-27 record and ranking sixth in MLB with 80 home runs. Key contributors include:

  • Julio Rodríguez (.244 BA, 10 HR) – A power-hitting threat.
  • Cal Raleigh (23 HR, 45 RBI) – Leading the team in home runs.
  • J.P. Crawford (.281 BA) – A reliable bat in the lineup.

Bryan Woo has been consistent, posting a 3.94 ERA over 59 innings. He allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight of his last ten starts.

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            7.5

Seattle Mariners              – 155

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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