Saturday, June 14, 2025
Mikey Balhan Sports

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

Game Details

  • Matchup: Minnesota Twins (31-26) vs. Seattle Mariners (31-26)
  • Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 4:10 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: FOX Sports, MLB Network

Game Overview

The Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners face off in the final game of their three-game series at T-Mobile Park. The Twins secured a 12-6 victory in the series opener, powered by Trevor Larnach’s grand slam, while the Mariners look to bounce back after struggling offensively.

Minnesota enters the matchup with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, while Seattle has gone 3-7, raising concerns about their consistency. The Mariners have been strong at home (14-14), but their recent struggles have put them in a tough position against a Twins team that has been heating up.

Key Players to Watch

  • Minnesota Twins:
    • Byron Buxton – Leads the team with 10 home runs, slugging .515.
    • Trevor Larnach – Coming off a four-hit performance, batting .260 with eight home runs.
    • Ty France – Batting .274, providing offensive depth with eight RBIs in his last 10 games.
  • Seattle Mariners:
  • Cal Raleigh – Team leader with 21 home runs and 42 RBIs, batting .265.
  • Julio Rodríguez – Power-speed threat, hitting .239 with 10 home runs and 19 walks.
  • J.P. Crawford – Batting .257, contributing five doubles and four home runs.

Pitching Matchup

  • Minnesota Twins:Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.41 ERA, 46 K)
    • Ober has been consistent, holding opponents to a 1.33 WHIP.
    • He has recorded seven quality starts this season and aims to shut down Seattle’s offense.
  • Seattle Mariners: Bryce Miller (2-4, 5.22 ERA, 38 K)
  • Miller has struggled, allowing seven earned runs in his last start.
  • His 12.1% walk rate has been a concern, making control a key factor in this matchup.

Seattle has won 50% of games when favored this season, while Minnesota has won 47.6% of games as an underdog. The Twins’ offensive momentum and Ober’s pitching consistency make them a strong contender.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             7.5

Seattle Mariners              – 142

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025

5-Hour Energy

Related Articles

SwC Poker

Latest Articles

SwC Poker