Game Overview
- First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
- Series Status: Mariners lead 1–0 (won Friday 3–2)
- Broadcast: ESPN / Bally Sports Sun / ROOT Sports NW
Pitching Probables
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | Joe Boyle | 1–1 | 2.30 | 0.88 | 26 |
| Mariners | Logan Evans | 5–4 | 4.96 | 1.42 | 53 |
- Boyle has been sharp in limited action, with elite WHIP and strikeout efficiency
- Evans has struggled with command but owns a 3.42 ERA over his last 3 starts
Key Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 31 HR, .516 SLG, multi-HR game vs. Angels
- Brandon Lowe: 21 HR, homered in Friday’s loss
- Randy Arozarena: 3 HR, 5 RBI in last 10 games
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh: 43 HR, 158 wRC+, 3-run HR Friday
- Julio Rodríguez: 3.5 fWAR, surging in August
- Eugenio Suárez: 37 HR, 20 doubles
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting AVG | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 3–7 | .206 | 3.83 | –10 |
| Mariners | 7–3 | .211 | 3.42 | +9 |
- Mariners have won 5 straight at home
- Rays bullpen has thrown 10.2 consecutive scoreless innings, MLB-best 1.47 ERA over last 11 games
Trends:
- Mariners are 25–15 in one-run games
- Rays are 41–12 when out-hitting opponents
Injury Report
Rays: Deluca, Aranda, Fairchild, Rodriguez, Bigge, Palacios, McClanahan, Faedo, Lavender
Mariners: Naylor (day-to-day), Thornton, Raley, Miller, Santos, Robles, Bliss
Final Take
Seattle’s late-game heroics on Friday—powered by Cal Raleigh’s 3-run blast—highlight their clutch DNA. Boyle’s elite metrics give Tampa Bay a fighting chance, especially with their bullpen in peak form. But the Mariners’ home streak and power bats make them a tough out. Expect a tight, low-scoring battle with value on the Under 8 and Mariners ML if Evans can limit walks.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8
Seattle Mariners – 141
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
