MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (40-37) vs. Minnesota Twins (37-41)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Seattle Mariners (40–37) vs. Minnesota Twins (37–41)
  • Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports North, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Mariners are riding high after an 11–2 blowout win in the series opener, improving to 3–1 in the season series against Minnesota. Seattle has now won 7 of its last 10 games, averaging 6.2 runs per contest during that stretch.

The Twins, meanwhile, are in a tailspin—losing eight of their last nine and enduring a five-game home losing streak. Their pitching staff has posted a 7.43 ERA over the last 10 games, and they’ve been outscored by 35 runs in that span.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Seattle Mariners – Luis Castillo (RHP)

  • Record: 4–5
  • ERA: 3.38
  • WHIP: 1.12
  • Last Start: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K vs. Red Sox
  • Scouting Report: Castillo has been steady, allowing 3 ER or fewer in 9 of his last 10 starts. He’ll look to exploit a slumping Twins lineup that’s struggled against right-handers.

Minnesota Twins – Chris Paddack (RHP)

  • Record: 3–6
  • ERA: 4.48
  • WHIP: 1.39
  • Last Start: 5.0 IP, 4 ER vs. Reds
  • Scouting Report: Paddack has allowed 4+ earned runs in 3 of his last 4 starts. The Twins have lost 5 of his last 6 outings, and he’ll need to be sharp to contain Seattle’s red-hot bats.

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 32 HR, 66 RBI – Leads MLB in home runs; 5 HR in last 5 games
  • Donovan Solano: .500 AVG (14-for-28), 3 HR, 11 RBI in last 10 games
  • Julio Rodríguez: .252 AVG, 10 HR, 3 triples – Homered in Monday’s win
  • J.P. Crawford: .291 AVG – Team leader in batting average

Minnesota Twins

  • Byron Buxton: .285 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI – 5 HR in last 5 games
  • Brooks Lee: .362 AVG in June – 4-hit game on Sunday; 19-game hitting streak snapped Saturday
  • Carlos Correa: .257 AVG – Season-high after 4-hit game Sunday
  • Trevor Larnach: 10 HR – .263 AVG over last 5 games

Trends

  • Mariners are 7–3 in last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 35 runs
  • Twins are 1–9 in last 10, with a 7.43 team ERA
  • OVER has hit in 6 of Twins’ last 10 games
  • Mariners are 20–18 on the road; Twins are 20–16 at home

How to Watch Mariners vs Twins – June 24, 2025

  • TV Channels: ROOT Sports NW (SEA), Bally Sports North (MIN)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
  • Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, 830 WCCO (MIN)

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              8.5

Minnesota Twins             – 113

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025

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