MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (31-25) vs. Seattle Mariners (30-26)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Minnesota Twins (31-25) vs. Seattle Mariners (30-26)
  • Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:15 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: FOX

Game Overview

The Minnesota Twins, fresh off a thrilling 12-6 extra-inning victory, will face the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three-game series. The Twins have dominated the season series so far, winning six of their last seven matchups against Seattle. Meanwhile, the Mariners are looking to bounce back after a late-game collapse in Friday’s opener.

Pitching Matchup

  • Twins Starter:Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.41 ERA)
    • Ober has been consistent, allowing just six earned runs in his last four starts.
    • He holds a 2-0 record with a 3.46 ERA in five previous starts against Seattle.
  • Mariners Starter: Bryce Miller (2-4, 5.22 ERA)
  • Miller is returning from the 15-day injured list after dealing with right elbow inflammation.
  • He has struggled against Minnesota, posting a 6.75 ERA in two career starts versus the Twins.

Key Players to Watch

  • Minnesota Twins:
    • Trevor Larnach – Coming off a four-hit performance, batting .260 with eight home runs.
    • Byron Buxton – Leads the Twins with 10 home runs, slugging .515.
    • Carlos Correa – Delivered a clutch 10th-inning homer in Friday’s win.
  • Seattle Mariners:
  • Cal Raleigh – Power hitter with 21 home runs, ranking second in MLB.
  • Julio Rodríguez – Batting .239, with 10 home runs and 19 walks.
  • Ty France – Former Mariners star, now with the Twins, had a game-changing hit in Friday’s victory.

The Twins have been dominant against Seattle, winning five of their last six meetings. Ober’s consistency on the mound gives Minnesota an edge, but Miller’s return could provide a boost for the Mariners.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             7

Seattle Mariners              – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 30, 2025

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