This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Seattle riding an eight-game win streak while the Mets stumble through a disappointing season marred by injuries. George Kirby takes the mound for Seattle with a solid 3.77 ERA and excellent command, facing a Mets lineup missing key contributors Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr., and Francisco Alvarez. Kirby's balanced pitch mix and improving velocity readings suggest he's hitting his stride at the perfect time for the surging Mariners. Freddy Peralta counters for New York with impressive strikeout numbers (9.27 K/9) but concerning walk rates (3.82 BB/9) that could spell trouble against a patient Seattle offense led by Victor Robles (.308 average) and Randy Arozarena's power threat. The Mets' road struggles (11-20) are deeply concerning, especially when combined with their extensive injury list that has forced them to rely on depth players. Juan Soto remains their primary offensive weapon, but he'll need significant support from an undermanned lineup. Seattle's home advantage at T-Mobile Park becomes even more pronounced given their 19-15 home record and the energy from their current hot streak. The Mariners have scored 36 more runs than they've allowed, a stark contrast to New York's -19 run differential that reflects their season-long struggles. Bullpen usage becomes a critical factor, with the Mets having played 12 extra-inning games this season - three more than any other team. This extended usage has taxed their relief corps, while Seattle's bullpen should be fresher and more reliable. The weather conditions favor pitchers slightly with overcast skies and mild temperatures, but the 8 mph wind shouldn't significantly impact play. Seattle's momentum, home field advantage, and superior health give them multiple edges in this matchup.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 1R Mets strike first against Kirby early

Middle (4-6) 4R Mariners break through against Peralta in middle innings

Late (7-9) 4R Both teams add runs, Mariners pull away late

Matchup Analysis

Mariners

Eight-game win streak momentum

Strong home record (19-15)

George Kirby's consistency with 3.77 ERA

Missing key catcher Cal Raleigh

Multiple infield injuries

Mets

Juan Soto's elite hitting (.297 average)

Freddy Peralta's strikeout ability (9.27 K/9)

Experience in close games

Terrible road record (11-20)

Depleted roster with 12 IL players

Poor run differential (-19)

Risk Factors

Mets desperation factor

Multiple extra-inning games taxing Mets bullpen

Key Matchups

Juan Soto vs George Kirby batter Soto's plate discipline vs Kirby's command

Randy Arozarena vs Freddy Peralta batter Arozarena's power vs Peralta's fastball-heavy approach

Statistical Edges

First to Score Mets 65%

Strikeouts 14 12-16

Total Runs 9 7-11

Game Preview

The game opens with Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm early, using his four-seam fastball to set up his devastating changeup against Seattle's patient hitters. Juan Soto provides the Mets with an early lead in the first inning, working a walk and scoring on a Brett Baty RBI single. George Kirby settles in after the early hiccup, using his expanded pitch mix to keep the Mets off balance through the first three frames. The turning point arrives in the fourth inning when Randy Arozarena launches a two-run homer off Peralta's elevated fastball, capitalizing on the pitcher's command issues that have plagued him this season. Victor Robles extends the rally with an RBI double, showcasing the type of clutch hitting that has fueled Seattle's remarkable eight-game streak. Kirby continues to cruise, mixing his slider and splitter effectively while the T-Mobile Park crowd energizes behind their surging team. The late innings see both teams trade runs, but Seattle's superior bullpen depth becomes evident as the Mets' overworked relievers struggle with command. The Mariners add insurance runs in the seventh and ninth innings, with their bench players contributing key hits that reflect the team chemistry driving their current success. Kirby exits after seven strong innings, leaving with the lead as Seattle's bullpen closes out another victory in what's becoming a magical stretch for the franchise.

High confidence stems from Seattle's eight-game win streak momentum, significant home field advantage, and the Mets' catastrophic road record (11-20) combined with their depleted roster. The run differential gap (+36 vs -19) reflects genuine quality differences between these teams.

Pravdepodobni nadhadzovaci

New York Mets — Súpiska

Hráč	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Carson Benge	RF	.252	6	24	.317	.381
Bo Bichette	SS	.226	5	31	.280	.310
Juan Soto	DH	.293	13	29	.380	.563
Jared Young	1B	.295	2	5	.373	.500
Brett Baty	3B	.227	3	23	.296	.330
Marcus Semien	2B	.220	6	23	.272	.336
A.J. Ewing	CF	.253	1	6	.333	.333
MJ Melendez	LF	.207	3	10	.327	.390
Luis Torrens	C	.220	0	13	.278	.300

Seattle Mariners — Súpiska

Hráč	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
J.P. Crawford	SS	.224	10	23	.351	.406
Julio Rodríguez	CF	.256	13	32	.312	.461
Josh Naylor	1B	.250	6	25	.312	.351
Randy Arozarena	LF	.280	6	26	.366	.435
Luke Raley	RF	.261	13	31	.324	.547
Cole Young	2B	.250	4	30	.323	.359
Rob Refsnyder	DH	.114	3	8	.189	.228
Jhonny Pereda	C	.275	2	4	.356	.425
Colt Emerson	3B	.255	3	8	.333	.549

Skórovacie akcie

▲ 1

Jared Young reaches on a fielder's choice. Bo Bichette scores. Juan Soto to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Josh Naylor.

1-0

▼ 1

J.P. Crawford homers (10) on a fly ball to right center field.

1-1

▲ 4

Bo Bichette singles on a ground ball to center fielder Julio Rodríguez. MJ Melendez scores. Luis Torrens scores. Carson Benge to 2nd.

3-1

▲ 4

Jared Young doubles (3) on a ground ball to right fielder Luke Raley. Juan Soto scores.

5-1

▲ 5

MJ Melendez doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Luke Raley. A.J. Ewing scores. MJ Melendez to 3rd.

6-1

▲ 8

Bo Bichette out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Randy Arozarena. Luis Torrens scores.

7-1

New York Mets — Pálkovanie

Hráč	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Carson BengeRF	5	1	1	0	0	2	.252	.698
Bo BichetteSS	4	1	4	3	0	0	.226	.590
Juan SotoDH	5	1	1	0	0	0	.293	.943
Jared Young1B	5	0	2	1	0	1	.295	.873
Brett Baty3B	5	0	0	0	0	3	.227	.626
Marcus Semien2B	5	0	0	0	0	1	.220	.608
A.J. EwingCF	5	1	3	0	0	1	.253	.666
MJ MelendezLF	3	1	1	1	1	1	.207	.717
Luis TorrensC	4	2	2	0	0	1	.220	.578
Celkovo	41	7	14	5	1	10

BATTING

2B: Young, J (3, Kirby); Melendez, M (4, Bazardo); Torrens (8, Hoppe).

TB: Benge; Bichette 4; Ewing 3; Melendez, M 2; Soto, J; Torrens 3; Young, J 3.

RBI: Bichette 3 (31); Melendez, M (10); Young, J (5).

2-out RBI: Young, J.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Baty; Benge 2; Melendez, M; Semien 2.

SF: Bichette.

GIDP: Soto, J.

Team RISP: 3-for-15.

Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING

SB: Soto, J (6, 2nd base off Kirby/Pereda); Benge (10, home off Kirby/Pereda); Ewing (5, 2nd base off Criswell, C/Pereda).

FIELDING

DP: 2 (Bichette-Semien-Young, J; Semien-Bichette-Young, J).

Seattle Mariners — Pálkovanie

Hráč	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
J.P. CrawfordSS	4	1	3	1	0	1	1	.224	.757
Julio RodríguezCF	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.256	.773
Josh Naylor1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.663
Randy ArozarenaLF	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.280	.801
Luke RaleyRF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.261	.871
Cole Young2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.250	.682
Rob RefsnyderDH	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.114	.417
Jhonny PeredaC	2	0	1	0	1	1	0	.275	.781
Colt Emerson3B	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.255	.882
Celkovo	31	1	6	1	3	9	1

BATTING

2B: Crawford, J (5, Peralta, F).

HR: Crawford, J (10, 1st inning off Peralta, F, 0 on, 0 out).

TB: Canzone; Crawford, J 7; Pereda; Young.

RBI: Crawford, J (23).

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Emerson.

GIDP: Arozarena; Naylor, J.

Team RISP: 0-for-4.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

E: Naylor, J (4, throw); Emerson (2, throw).

DP: (Crawford, J-Naylor, J).

a-Flied out for Canzone in the 7th.

New York Mets — Nadhadzovanie

Nadhadzovač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Freddy Peralta(W, 4-4)	6.0	6	1	1	2	6	1	101-57	3.38
Brooks Raley	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	16-9	1.54
Luke Weaver	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	10-9	2.67
Joey Gerber	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10-5	0.00

Seattle Mariners — Nadhadzovanie

Nadhadzovač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
George Kirby(L, 5-5)	4.0	9	5	4	1	5	89-60	4.04
Eduard Bazardo	1.0	2	1	1	0	2	13-11	2.25
José A. Ferrer	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	13-8	1.63
Cooper Criswell	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	12-9	2.76
Alex Hoppe	2.0	1	1	1	0	1	17-13	5.65

Informácie o zápase

Rozhodcovia: Home Plate: Adam Beck; First Base: Jen Pawol; Second Base: Jeremie Rehak; Third Base: Dan Iassogna

Štadión: T-Mobile Park, Seattle

Počasie: 69°F, Partly Cloudy

Vietor: 8 mph, Out To LF

New York Mets — Spravy

George Kirby utrpí piatou porážku proti Metsu

Kirbyhov ERA 3,77 a K/9 7,18 zostávajú pevné, ale štyri nadobudnuté body v štyroch inningoch v stredu signalizujú nedávne ťažkosti v sezóne, v ktorej zaznamenal xwOBA 0,294. Seattle (21-40) zaostáva o 11,5 hier v AL West s obmedzeným priestorom pre neúčinnosť rotácie.

George Kirby

New York Mets

Mets hrajú 12 zápasov predĺženia; o tri viac ako akýkoľvek iný tím

NYM (26-34, -14 run diff) má bilanciu 4-6 v posledných 10 a 11-19 vonku—zápasy predĺženia odhalia hĺbku bullpenov a skracujú odpočinok, čím zhoršujú ich už slabý run differential. Harrison (1.57 ERA, 15 SO v 14.2 IP) čelí tímu MIL, zatiaľ čo Gausman (3.13 ERA, K/9 8.61) čelí štartérom Braves Elder (2.50 ERA) a Sale (2.02 ERA) v súboji, ktorý uprednostňuje elitnu rotáciu Atlanty.

Atlanta Braves

New York Mets

Mets si vybrali Cionela Pereza, určili Andersona Severina

Petersonov ERA 5,57 a jeho záznam 0-4 v 5 štartoch ospravedlňujú pohyby hĺbky rotácie, hoci Perezov výkon v Triple-A zostáva nedostupný na posúdenie okamžitého vplyvu. New York sedí na 24-33 s rozdielom -27 behov a potrebuje stabilitu rotácie za Peraltovým ERA 3,54.

Anderson Severino

New York Mets

Manaea zaujíma Petersonovo miesto v rotácii Mets

Petersonova ERA 5,57 a jeho bilancia 0-4 v 5 štartoch opravňujú výmenu, hoci Manaea prichádza s ERA 5,56 a bez IP v tejto sezóne—NYM zostávajú na 23-33 (-29 rozdiel behov) a hľadajú stabilitu rotácie za Peraltovu ERA 3,52.

Sean Manaea

New York Mets

Rays Podpísali Vonkajšieho Hráča Austina Slatera na Zmluvu Minor League

Slater (.209 AVG, .233 xwOBA v roku 2026) sa pripája k štvrtej organizácii Tampa Bay v tejto sezóne po tom, ako ho Mets vyradili. Rays (34-17, +38 rozdiel behov) pridávajú hĺbku do vedúceho tímu AL East.

Austin Slater

Tampa Bay Rays

New York Mets

Seattle Mariners — Spravy

Mariners predlužujú víťaznú sériu na 7 s druhým walk-off víťazstvom v rade

Seattle (32-29, +31 rozdiel behov) vyhral 8 z posledných 10 a vyšiel na čelo AL West napriek tomu, že bol v divízii posledný pred 10 zápasmi. Logan Gilbert (3,69 ERA, 3-4) začína dnes proti NYM s telom vrhačov Mariners kotvených Hancockom (2,80 ERA, 4-2) a Woo (3,44 ERA, 5-3).

Logan Gilbert

Seattle Mariners

Mariners zavádza rotáciu šiestich hráčov na 16 zápasov za 17 dní

Seattle (29-29, rozdiel skóre +25) prechádza na rotáciu šiestich nadhodov s Bryce Millerom v úvode a Luis Castillom ako striedajúcim nadhodovom v nedeľu, zvláda brutálne obdobie, ktoré vyžaduje hĺbku v celom tíme nadhodov. Hancock (ERA 2.78, 4-2) zostáva ich najefektívnejším nadhodovom na úvod, zatiaľ čo Gilbert (ERA 3.69, 5-4) a Kirby (ERA 3.77, 5-4) kotvia rotáciu spolu s prístupom striedajúceho nadhozu.

Luis Castillo

Bryce Miller

Seattle Mariners

Texas Rangers

Kurtz predĺži svoju sériu na báze na 47 hier, honiac McGwireov rekord A's

Hráč prvej bázy Oaklandu zaostáva o jednu hru za franšízovým rekordom Marka McGwirea; Athletics (27-26, 5-5 v posledných 10) hostia Seattle dnes večer s Civale (3,31 ERA, 5-1) čeliacim rotácii Mariners s priemerom ERA 3,85 (Kirby, Woo, Gilbert, Hancock), ktorá vyhrala iba 4 z posledných 10.

Athletics

Seattle Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers

Poznámky Mariners: Crawford, Rotation, Castillo

Crawford odpálava .204/.362/.354 (107 wRC+ v kariére) v 43 hrách, ďaleko pod svojim historickým priemerom, zatiaľ čo rotácia Seattlu zostáva neporušená s Kirbym (3,45 ERA, 5-3) a Woo (3,51 ERA, 4-2) vedúcich solídny kvarteto. Castillovo ERA 6,41 a xwOBA .366 naznačujú, že zostáva nedostupný alebo výrazne bojuje.

Seattle Mariners

Mariners si prevolávajú Robinsona Ortiza, obnovujú Patricka Wisdoma

Ortiz absolvuje svoju premiéru v MLB, pričom rotácia Seattlu zostáva ukotvena vďaka Hancockovi (ERA 3,02, xwOBA 0,316) a Kirbymu (ERA 3,45, xwOBA 0,286), hoci Mariners sedia na 22-26 s rozdielom behov -3 napriek celkovej medzere RS-RA +6, ktorá naznačuje lepšiu ofenzívnu podporu v budúcnosti.

Robinson Ortiz