Minnesota (31-25) at Seattle (30-26)
- When: May 31 2025, 7:15 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- Where to watch: FOX
Twins vs Mariners – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: Seattle -112 | Total: 7.5
Minnesota Twins: France Leads the Charge in Return
Ty France made his homecoming to Seattle count. In his first visit back since being dealt last July, the veteran infielder sparked a late-game rally Friday night, leading off the ninth with a single that ignited a three-run surge and ultimately helped Minnesota explode for a 12-6 extra-innings win. It was an emotional night for France, who played parts of five seasons with the Mariners and was honored with a tribute video in his first game back.
Willi Castro crushed two homers, including a game-tying blast with two outs in the ninth, while Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach joined the power parade in a six-run 10th inning. The Twins are feeling it offensively and have now scored 20 runs in the past two games.
Player Prop Pick (Twins): Willi Castro Over 0.5 Home Runs — He’s seeing the ball well and already left the yard twice in Game 1.
Seattle Mariners: Searching for Answers in Extras
The Mariners were left stunned once again in extra innings. After giving up seven runs in the 10th against Washington on Thursday, they followed it up by surrendering six more to Minnesota on Friday. Closer Andres Muñoz, who hadn’t allowed an earned run all season, gave up three in the ninth to blow the save.
Cal Raleigh did his part with two home runs, becoming the first catcher ever to hit 20 homers by the end of May, but Seattle’s bullpen crumbled when it mattered most. Bryce Miller (2-4, 5.22 ERA) will get the ball Saturday, returning from an elbow issue. He’s struggled against Minnesota in the past, allowing nine earned runs over just 12 innings in two previous starts.
Player Prop Pick (Mariners): Cal Raleigh Over 1.5 Total Bases — He’s hot at the plate and a proven power threat against this team.
Betting Outlook & Prediction
With Seattle slightly favored at -112 and the total set at 7.5, this shapes up as a tightly contested game. But with Minnesota riding offensive momentum and Ober pitching consistently, the edge leans to the visitors.
Final Score Prediction: Twins 6, Mariners 4
Lean: Minnesota ML (-108)
Total: Over 7.5 (+100)
Minnesota makes it two straight with late-inning fireworks again.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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