The Cleveland Guardians (66-56) face the Seattle Mariners (67-57) in the opener of a crucial four-game series at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m.

Game Status:

• Guardians moneyline: -116 (favorites)
• Mariners moneyline: -102
• Run line: Mariners +1.5 (-176)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (9-9, 3.11 ERA, 0.96 WHIP)
• Mariners: Marco Gonzales (8-12, 4.08 ERA, 1.41 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• McKenzie's last 7 games: 3-3, 2.42 ERA, 54 Ks in 48.1 innings
• Guardians road record: 34-31, won 8 of last 9 away games
• Mariners home record: 8-4 in last 12 games
• Jose Ramirez vs lefties: .259/.339/.491, 6 HR, 21 RBI
• Julio Rodriguez 2024: .271/.328/.475, 20 HR, 64 RBI, 23 SB

Recent Form:

• Guardians: Won 4 of last 5, including 7-0 win vs Padres
• Mariners: Split last series, lost 3-1 to Nationals

Playoff Picture:

• Guardians: Lead AL Central by 4 games
• Mariners: Hold 3rd Wild Card spot, 2 games ahead of Orioles

Game Notes:

• McKenzie dominated last start with 14 Ks vs White Sox
• Mariners' Haniger and Moore are combined 3-for-5 with 2 HR vs McKenzie
• Jose Ramirez is 3-for-4 lifetime against Gonzales

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