MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (41-37) vs. Minnesota Twins (37-42)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Seattle Mariners (41–37) vs. Minnesota Twins (37–42)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports North, MLB.TV

Game Context & Series Recap

The Mariners have won the first two games of this four-game series, including a 6–5 comeback win on Tuesday night. Seattle has now won eight of its last 11 games, fueled by a red-hot offense and dominant power from Cal Raleigh, who leads MLB with 32 home runs.

The Twins, meanwhile, are in freefall, having lost five straight and 11 of their last 12. Despite a four-hit night from Carlos Correa and a strong showing from Brooks Lee, Minnesota’s bullpen and defense continue to falter.

Probable Pitchers

Seattle Mariners: George Kirby (1–3, 6.16 ERA)

  • Coming off a no-decision vs. Cubs: 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 3 of last 4 starts
  • 1–1 with a 5.06 ERA in 3 career starts vs. Twins

Minnesota Twins: Joe Ryan (7–3, 3.06 ERA)

  • Coming off a loss to Milwaukee: 5.1 IP, 3 ER
  • 96 strikeouts in 85.1 IP this season
  • 0–3 with a 5.50 ERA in 4 career starts vs. Mariners

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 32 HR, 68 RBI – leads MLB in both categories; 6-game hitting streak
  • Julio Rodríguez: .254 AVG, 11 HR – hit go-ahead RBI on Tuesday
  • Donovan Solano: 16-for-31 (.516) with 3 HR and 13 RBI in last 10 games

Minnesota Twins

  • Byron Buxton: .280 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI – team leader in all three categories
  • Brooks Lee: .362 AVG in June – had 4 hits on Sunday, 2 HR in last 10 games
  • Trevor Larnach: .262 AVG, 11 HR – .368 over last 5 games

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryMarinersTwins
Record41–3737–42
Road/Home Record21–18 (road)20–17 (home)
Last 10 Games7–31–9
Team ERA (Last 10)3.546.91
Batting Average (L10).277.238
Season Series4–1 vs Twins1–4 vs Mariners

Seattle has outscored opponents by 31 runs in its last 10 games, while Minnesota has been outscored by 29 in the same span.

With Kirby regaining form and the Mariners’ offense firing on all cylinders, Seattle has the edge—even against a solid Joe Ryan. Expect Raleigh and Rodríguez to continue their tear, while Minnesota’s bullpen remains a liability.

How to Watch Mariners vs Twins – June 25, 2025

  • TV Channels: ROOT Sports NW (Seattle), Bally Sports North (Minnesota)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, 830 WCCO (Minnesota)

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              7.5

Minnesota Twins             – 132

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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