The Seattle Mariners will welcome the San Diego Padres to a nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball contest, a matchup that carries early‑season weight for both clubs.
Seattle enters the game at 22‑25 and is desperate to stop a three‑game slide that could drop them further in the American League West race.
The Padres, sitting at 27‑18, are chasing their first three‑game winning streak since April, a feat that would underscore their resurgence.
Pitching Matchup Overview
Right‑hander George Kirby, who is 5‑2 with a 2.84 ERA, will take the mound for the Mariners, while veteran Lucas Giolito makes his season debut after a long absence.
The Padres have won five straight meetings with Seattle dating back to last season, giving them a psychological edge as they look to extend the streak.
Sportsbooks have set the total runs line at 7.5, and predictive models project a combined 8.3 runs, tilting the market toward the over.
The model’s recent performance includes a 7‑1 streak on top‑rated MLB picks and a strong record on home‑run prop bets in 2025, bolstering confidence in the over projection.