Toronto (18-20) at Seattle (22-15)
- When: May 10 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle
- Where to watch: MLBN
Blue Jays vs. Mariners: The Battle of “Wait, Who’s Pitching?”
Moneyline: Mariners (-133)
Total: 8.5
Saturday night in Seattle, the Blue Jays and Mariners are ready to square off in what can only be described as a showdown between two pitchers trying to remember where they left their command. On the bump for Toronto is Bowden Francis, whose 5.66 ERA looks more like the price of gas in California. Meanwhile, Seattle counters with Logan Evans, who boasts a 7.20 ERA. That’s right, 7.20! You could rollerblade on that thing.
Seattle strolls into this one with a cozy 12-7 record at home. Apparently, T-Mobile Park is where they keep their good bats and maybe a bit of their dignity. When they hit two or more home runs, they’re practically invincible at 10-5. I guess the key to victory is just hitting the ball over the fence solid strategy, right?
The Blue Jays, on the other hand, seem to get travel sickness. They’re 7-12 on the road, and I’m starting to think their luggage handles pressure better than they do. But wait, when they manage to belt out two home runs, they’re 3-1! That’s the secret sauce: just smack two out of the park. Easy, right? I’m sure Francis will be thrilled to hear that.
Seattle’s got Julio Rodriguez swinging like he’s mad at the baseball. He’s got four doubles, two triples, six homers, and 17 RBIs. Cal Raleigh’s also been heating up, going 10 for 33 with three homers over the last 10 games. Not to be outdone, Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are doing their best to keep the ship afloat, smacking extra-base hits and keeping things interesting.
Now, let’s be real this game is less about “who will dominate?” and more about “who will throw the fewest meatballs?” My money’s on Seattle. They’re at home, they’ve got the bats, and Logan Evans might just accidentally find the strike zone enough times to scrape by.
Final Score Prediction: Mariners 7, Blue Jays 5.Seattle flexes at home, Francis finds new ways to make his ERA grow, and the Blue Jays discover that yes, it is still possible to lose on the road.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
