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St. Louis (72-73) at Seattle (76-68)
- When: Sep 9 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- Where to watch: ROOT Sports NW
Seattle Chases Playoff Hope while St. Louis Packs Advil
Moneyline: Seattle -213
Spread: Seattle -1.5 (-105)
Total: 7.5
St. Louis Cardinals: The Almost-.500 Specialists
The St. Louis Cardinals (72-73) are like that guy at the blackjack table who keeps breaking even but insists he’s “on a heater.” They’ve managed to hover around the .500 mark all year, and right now, they sit a single game under it. On the road, though? Yikes. Their 31-39 record says it all, road trips for them are less “business trips” and more “awkward family vacations.”
Matthew Liberatore will toe the rubber, carrying a 7-11 record. If there’s ever a stat line that screams “middle-of-the-pack,” that’s it. His ERA sits at 4.15, which is neither terrifying nor comforting, it’s just the baseball equivalent of lukewarm coffee. The Cards do have one magical stat: they’re 37-17 when they don’t allow a homer. Translation? Just don’t let Julio Rodríguez touch the baseball and maybe you’ve got a chance.
Alec Burleson leads the way at the plate with a .286 average. He’s consistent, which is good, because lately the rest of the lineup looks like they’re swinging pool noodles instead of bats.
Seattle Mariners: The Sleepless Sluggers
The Mariners (76-68) are that team that’s perpetually “dangerous” but also gives fans ulcers. At home, they’ve been solid, 42-27 at T-Mobile Park and they’ll need every bit of that comfort zone. George Kirby gets the ball, rocking an 8-7 record and an ERA of 4.47. He’s been decent, though his ERA is like a rollercoaster, sometimes smooth, sometimes stomach-churning.
Seattle’s offense is powered by Julio Rodríguez, who is currently in cheat-code mode: 14-for-41 with five homers in his last 10 games. Cal Raleigh has already smacked 53 bombs this year, which is absurd. At this point, pitchers should just walk him and save the ball from becoming a souvenir.
The Mariners may be inconsistent, but when they hit, they usually win. They’re 45-24 when recording at least eight hits, which tells us this offense is very much “all or nothing.”
Betting Outlook & Prediction
Seattle enters as the -213 moneyline favorite, with the total set at 7.5 runs. That’s a pretty clear signal from Vegas that the Mariners should control this one at home. St. Louis is feisty but erratic, and their road numbers don’t inspire confidence.
Seattle flexes at home, Kirby does just enough, and Julio adds more fuel to his highlight reel. Cards stay “meh.”
Score Prediction: Mariners 5, Cardinals 2
Pick: Seattle -1.5 (-105)
Total: Under 7.5 (-114)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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