AL West Series Preview
Mariners And Rangers Open Crucial Three-Game Series In Seattle Today
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Key Points
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The Astros lead the AL West by two games over Texas and six over Seattle, adding urgency to the series for both clubs. The Rangers and Mariners are also still pursuing the wild card.
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Seattle held a team meeting after Saturday’s 6-2 loss to Oakland. Cal Raleigh said the Mariners had “put ourselves in a bad position” and needed to play as hard as possible for the rest of the season.
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Bryan Woo said Seattle has not played “complete baseball” but must focus on taking each game one day at a time and doing everything possible to win.
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The Associated Press identified Josh Naylor as a key Seattle contributor, with 20 doubles, 10 home runs and 49 RBIs, while Jake Burger leads Texas with 25 home runs and 82 RBIs.
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Seattle has gone 42-12 when scoring at least five runs, while Texas is 31-41 on the road this season—contrasting indicators that help frame the matchup beyond the teams’ overall records.
The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners open a three-game AL West series Tuesday at T-Mobile Park with both teams fighting for playoff position. Texas sits at 71-73 and leads the season series 7-3, while Seattle stands at 67-77 but owns a strong 38-34 home record Associated Press. The Astros lead the division by two games over Texas and six over Seattle, making every game critical for both clubs' wild-card hopes.
Mariners Break Losing Streak With Dominant Pitching
Seattle snapped a three-game skid Sunday with a 2-0 shutout over Oakland behind Bryan Woo's eight scoreless innings Associated Press. Cal Raleigh drove in the go-ahead run as the Mariners' offense came through when it mattered. The win offered relief after Saturday's 6-2 loss prompted an urgent team meeting.
Cal Raleigh told reporters the Mariners had "put ourselves in a bad position" and must play as hard as possible for the rest of the season Associated Press. Pitcher Bryan Woo stressed Seattle has not played "complete baseball" but said the team needs to focus on winning one game at a time Associated Press.
Rangers Keep Momentum With Two-Home-Run Performance
Texas beat Tampa Bay 8-6 as Jake Burger launched two home runs to pace the offense Associated Press. Burger leads the Rangers this season with 25 home runs and 82 RBIs, making him a key threat in the lineup Associated Press. The Rangers' road record sits at 31-41, a weakness they hope to exploit with a visiting Seattle team that plays better at home.
Seattle's Home Edge Battles Texas Betting Line
Seattle is favored at home, with Texas listed as a +120 moneyline underdog against the Mariners at -142 FanDuel. The total sits at 8 runs. However, a statistical model gives Texas a slight 50.7% win probability despite being the road team StatsInsider.
The Mariners have a strong record when they score: 42-12 when putting up at least five runs Associated Press. Josh Naylor stands out as a key Seattle contributor with 20 doubles, 10 home runs, and 49 RBIs Associated Press. Bryce Miller is expected to start for Seattle at 4-8 with a 4.01 ERA FanDuel.
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