The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are set to open a three-game series on May 2, 2025, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast live on ROOT Sports NW and CW33.
Seattle enters the matchup leading the AL West, riding a seven-series winning streak, while Texas is looking to bounce back after recent struggles. The Mariners swept the Rangers in their last meeting from April 11-13, making this a crucial series for Texas to regain ground.
Starting Pitchers
Seattle Mariners – Bryan Woo (3-1, 3.09 ERA, 30 K)
Woo has been one of Seattle’s most consistent starters, going six innings or more in all five starts this season. He is coming off a six-inning, two-run performance against Boston, where he struck out eight batters.
Texas Rangers – Jack Leiter (2-0, 2.03 ERA, 13 K)
Leiter, the 2024 Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year, has been solid in his first three starts of 2025. He has yet to allow more than two earned runs in a single outing, but is still working on extending his innings after returning from injury.
Team Form and Key Players
Seattle Mariners (18-12, 1st in AL West)
Seattle has been red-hot, winning four straight games and sweeping the Los Angeles Angels in their last series. Their offense ranks third in the AL in home runs (38) and fourth in slugging percentage (.423).
Key Players:
- Jorge Polanco – Leads the team with nine home runs and 25 RBIs, batting .384.
- Cal Raleigh – Has hit 10 home runs, ranking first in MLB.
- Luis Castillo – Scheduled to pitch Game 2, coming off a one-hit shutout against Miami.
Texas Rangers (16-15, 4th in AL West)
Texas has struggled offensively, ranking 21st in MLB in batting average (.234) and 27th in total runs scored (103). Their pitching staff has been solid, but their offense needs to step up to compete with Seattle.
Key Players:
- Adolis García – Leads the Rangers with seven home runs and 19 RBIs.
- Corey Seager – Currently on the 10-day injured list, leaving a gap in Texas’ lineup.
- Jacob deGrom – Scheduled to pitch Game 3, coming off a six-inning shutout against Oakland.
Key Matchups and Strategies
- Woo vs. Rangers’ Offense – Texas has struggled to generate runs, making Woo’s ability to control the game crucial.
- Leiter vs. Mariners’ Power Hitters – Seattle ranks third in the AL in home runs, making Leiter’s ability to limit damage key.
- Bullpen Battle – Both teams have had inconsistent relief pitching, making late-game execution critical.
- Home vs. Away Performance – Seattle has been strong on the road, while Texas has been solid at home, setting up an intriguing battle.
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners – 115
Texas Rangers 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 1, 2025
