The Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox face off Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, with both teams looking to establish momentum in the early stages of the season. The Mariners enter the matchup riding a three-game winning streak, while the White Sox are struggling to find consistency.
Seattle Mariners (26-19)
Seattle is coming off a dominant sweep of the San Diego Padres, outscoring them 15-3 over the three-game set. Their pitching staff was stellar, with Bryan Woo allowing just one run over seven innings in Sunday’s 6-1 victory.
The Mariners’ offense has been powered by Cal Raleigh, who leads the team with 15 home runs. Julio Rodríguez has also been heating up, batting .279 over his last ten games. Seattle’s ability to generate runs through power hitting has been a key factor in their recent success.
Seattle will send Luis Castillo (3-3, 3.65 ERA) to the mound. Castillo has been solid this season, and his ability to control the strike zone will be crucial against a White Sox lineup that has struggled to produce runs consistently.
Chicago White Sox (14-33)
The White Sox are coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs, where they were outscored 26-8. Their offense has been inconsistent, but Miguel Vargas has been a bright spot, leading the team with six home runs and 21 RBIs.
Chicago’s pitching staff has been shaky, and they will rely on Davis Martin (2-4, 3.65 ERA) to provide stability on the mound. Martin has shown flashes of promise but will need to limit Seattle’s power hitters to keep the game competitive.
Key Matchups
- Luis Castillo vs. White Sox lineup – Castillo’s ability to dominate the strike zone will be key against a struggling Chicago offense.
- Cal Raleigh vs. Davis Martin – Raleigh’s power-hitting could be a major factor if Martin fails to keep him in check.
- Julio Rodríguez vs. White Sox bullpen – Rodríguez has been heating up, and Chicago’s bullpen will need to contain him in late-game situations.
Game Outlook
Seattle has the clear edge in both pitching and offensive production. If Castillo delivers a strong outing, the Mariners should be able to control the game. The White Sox will need a breakout performance from their offense to have a chance at pulling off an upset.
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners – 198
Chicago White Sox 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 18, 2025
