First pitch is scheduled for 1:20 PM CT / 2:20 PM ET, with live coverage on Marquee Sports Network, ROOT SPORTS Northwest, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, and the Mariners took the opener in emphatic fashion with a 9–4 win on Friday. Seattle launched four home runs, including two from Cal Raleigh, who tied Johnny Bench’s record for most homers by a catcher before the All-Star break (28). The Cubs, despite a strong start, couldn’t contain Seattle’s late-inning barrage.
Seattle Mariners: Raleigh’s Record Pace Sparks Offense
Record: 38–36 (2nd in AL West)
Last Game: 9–4 win vs Cubs
Probable Starter: Emerson Hancock (3–2, 4.48 ERA)
Strengths:
- Cal Raleigh’s Power: Leads MLB with 29 HRs and 60 RBIs; OPS over 1.000
- Late-Inning Offense: Scored 7 runs in the final four innings on Friday
- Bullpen Stability: Andrés Muñoz (1.26 ERA, 18 saves) anchors a top-10 relief corps
Concerns:
- Road Inconsistency: 18–17 away from home
- Strikeout Rate: Among the highest in MLB
Key Players:
- Cal Raleigh: 3-for-4, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs on Friday
- Mitch Garver: 2 HRs, 4 RBIs in series opener
- Julio Rodríguez: 2 hits, 2 runs scored in last game
Chicago Cubs: Horton Looks to Halt Skid
Record: 45–30 (2nd in NL Central)
Last Game: 4–9 loss vs Mariners
Probable Starter: Cade Horton (3–1, 3.47 ERA)
Strengths:
- Home Field Edge: 24–14 at Wrigley Field
- Contact Hitting: 2nd in MLB in hits per game (8.77)
- Emerging Ace: Horton has a 2.71 ERA at home and a 2.81 ERA in June
Concerns:
- Injury Woes: Shota Imanaga, Miguel Amaya, and Justin Steele all on IL
- Bullpen Fatigue: Allowed 7 runs in final 4 innings on Friday
Key Players:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 20 HRs, 20 SBs in 73 games – fastest in Cubs history
- Kyle Tucker: .279 AVG, 13 HRs, 43 RBIs
- Michael Busch: 2 RBIs in Friday’s loss
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Mariners | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .242 (14th in MLB) | .253 (7th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.87 (14th) | 3.49 (7th) |
| Home Runs | 106 (1st in MLB) | 99 (5th in MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 6–4 |
| Season Series | Mariners lead 1–0 | — |
- Cubs are 12–3 in last 15 home games
- Mariners are 5–2 in last 7 interleague games
- Over 9.5 total runs has hit in 4 of Cubs’ last 6 games
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners 12
Chicago Cubs – 172
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
