Game Details
- Matchup: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, MLB.TV
Series Recap & Stakes
The series is tied 1-1, setting up a rubber match between two playoff-hopeful squads. The Cubs are 25-14 at home and looking to stay atop the NL Central, while the Mariners are trying to climb the AL West standings.
Seattle Mariners – Team Snapshot
- Record: 38-37 (3rd in AL West)
- Road Record: 18-18
- Last 10 Games: 5-5
- Key Players:
- Cal Raleigh: 30 HR – team leader in power
- J.P. Crawford: .294 AVG – red-hot at the plate
- Julio Rodríguez: 75 hits – offensive catalyst
Starting Pitcher:
Logan Gilbert (1-2, 2.55 ERA) – The right-hander has been dominant lately and brings elite command and strikeout ability into this matchup.
Chicago Cubs – Team Snapshot
- Record: 46-30 (1st in NL Central)
- Home Record: 25-14
- Last 10 Games: 6-4
- Key Players:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 20 HR, 23 SB – power-speed threat
- Seiya Suzuki: 18 HR, 61 RBI – clutch performer
- Nico Hoerner: .288 AVG – contact machine
Starting Pitcher:
Colin Rea (4-2, 3.84 ERA) – A steady veteran presence who’s been effective at limiting damage and keeping the Cubs in games.
Key Matchup Insights
- Power Surge: Cubs rank 3rd in the NL with 109 home runs.
- Pitching Duel: Gilbert’s 2.55 ERA vs. Rea’s 3.84 ERA sets up a low-scoring affair.
- Injury Watch: Cubs missing key arms like Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele; Mariners without Bryce Miller and Gregory Santos.
- Momentum: Cubs have erased early deficits in six straight games, showing resilience.
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners – 122
Chicago Cubs 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
