The Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Both teams enter the matchup with identical records, making this a crucial game as they look to gain momentum early in the season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Seattle Mariners (9-9) vs. Cincinnati Reds (9-9)
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Time: 12:40 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Regional TV, MLB Network
Recent Form & Team Outlook
Seattle bounced back from an 8-4 loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday. The Mariners’ offense was powered by Cal Raleigh, who homered twice, and Bryce Miller, who pitched five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati has been inconsistent, but Brady Singer has been a bright spot, boasting a 3-0 record with a 3.18 ERA. The Reds will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, where they hold a 6-5 record.
Probable Pitchers
- Seattle Mariners: Bryan Woo (2-0, 2.84 ERA, 18 strikeouts in 19.2 IP)
- Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer (3-0, 3.18 ERA, 18 strikeouts in 17 IP)
Woo has been dominant, holding opponents to a .203 batting average while averaging 6.3 innings per start. Singer has been equally impressive, limiting hitters to a 1.06 WHIP.
Key Players to Watch
- Seattle Mariners:
- Cal Raleigh – Coming off a two-homer game, he leads the team with seven home runs.
- Dylan Moore – Has been hot at the plate, batting .333 with four home runs in his last 10 games.
- Julio Rodríguez – A key offensive catalyst, looking to spark Seattle’s lineup.
- Cincinnati Reds:
- Jose Trevino – Has been clutch, recording five RBI in his last 10 games.
- TJ Friedl – Batting .289, providing consistency at the top of the lineup.
- Elly De La Cruz – Leads the Reds in extra-base hits, including three home runs.
Matchup Breakdown
- Seattle’s Power vs. Cincinnati’s Pitching:
The Mariners rank sixth in MLB with 23 home runs, while the Reds have the third-best ERA in the NL (3.00). - Cincinnati’s Contact Hitting vs. Seattle’s Strikeout Pitchers:
The Reds rank 21st in MLB in home runs (15) but have a .204 team batting average, which ranks 29th. - Bullpen Battle:
Seattle’s relievers have been solid, while Cincinnati’s bullpen has been inconsistent, leading to late-game struggles.
Seattle Mariners 8.5
Cincinnati Reds – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025
