Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.TV
Game Storylines
- AL West Showdown: The Mariners (58–52) lead the season series 8–2 over the Rangers (57–53).
- Merrill Kelly’s Rangers Debut: Acquired from Arizona, Kelly (9–6, 3.22 ERA) makes his first start for Texas.
- Luis Castillo Anchors Mariners: Castillo (8–6, 3.19 ERA) has won 4 of his last 5 starts and owns a 3.26 ERA vs Texas.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | Rangers | 9–6 | 3.22 | 1.18 | 104/32 | 2.45 ERA in 2 career starts vs SEA |
| Luis Castillo | Mariners | 8–6 | 3.19 | 1.12 | 132/38 | 2.25 ERA in last 5 starts |
Player Spotlight
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh: 42 HR, 88 RBI – leads MLB in both categories
- Eugenio Suárez: 36 HR, 2nd in MLB RBI – recently acquired from Arizona
- Julio Rodríguez: .253 AVG, 19 HR, 18 doubles – consistent threat
Texas Rangers
- Corey Seager: .270 AVG, 15 HR – team leader in power
- Adolis García: 15 HR, 62 RBI – top run producer
- Marcus Semien: .231 AVG, 13 HR – 4-game hit streak, batting .318 last 5 games
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 4–6 | 2.5 R/G | 3.51 | –5 |
| Rangers | 7–3 | 4.6 R/G | 3.25 | +12 |
- Mariners Home Record ATS: 28–25
- Rangers Road Record ATS: 30–24
- Season Series: Mariners lead 8–2
Game Odds
Texas Rangers 7.5
Seattle Mariners – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
