The Tampa Bay Rays will travel to Seattle to play against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Rays, sitting at the top of the AL East with a record of 68-46, have won their last three games. Meanwhile, the Mariners have a record of 56-60 and are ranked third in the AL West. They come into this game after a loss.
This night game, scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, will start at 9:45 PM and be shown on APLTV. On the mound, the Rays will have Drew Rasmussen, who has a 10-5 record with a 2.91 ERA. The Mariners will counter with Logan Gilbert, who has an 8-6 record and a 3.46 ERA. The weather is predicted to be very hot with a light breeze, but the retractable roof may keep the conditions stable inside the park.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are on a strong run, winning four of their last five games. They have shown good hitting power, with 12 hits and a home run in their recent 9-7 victory against the Rockies. Junior Caminero is a key player, hitting a home run in their last game against the Rockies.
The Rays have a solid batting average of .258, ranking second in the league. Their on-base percentage is .329, which ranks fourth. Despite this, they are 23rd in home runs with 116 this season.
On the mound, the Rays have been consistent with a team ERA of 3.76, ranking seventh. Drew Rasmussen is the probable starter for their next game, with a record of 10-5 and a 2.91 ERA this season. His performance will be crucial as the Rays look to continue their winning streak.
Seattle Mariners Team Preview
The Seattle Mariners have shown mixed performances recently. They faced a tough loss against the Detroit Tigers on August 6th, with a score of 11-0. Bryce Miller pitched five innings, giving up four earned runs.
On August 5th, the Mariners secured a 4-2 win over the Tigers. Julio RodrÃguez contributed significantly with a home run and three RBIs. Bryan Woo pitched an impressive seven innings, allowing no earned runs.
The Mariners are set to play against the Tampa Bay Rays next. Logan Gilbert, with an 8-6 record and a 3.46 ERA, will be the starting pitcher. The team will need strong performances from key players like Cole Young and Randy Arozarena.
Betting Prediction
The Rays have a strong batting average, ranking second in the league. However, their power hitting is not as high, with only 116 home runs, which ranks 23rd. This suggests that while they get on base often, they may struggle to score many runs.
The Mariners have a lower batting average, ranking 23rd, which may make it harder for them to score. Their pitching is solid with an ERA of 3.82, ranking 9th, indicating they can limit opposing teams’ runs. This combination of factors can lead to a low-scoring game.
Both teams have strong pitching, which could keep the game score low. The Rays have a team ERA of 3.76, ranking 7th, and Mariners’ pitchers have given up fewer home runs, ranking 10th. These stats support the idea that runs might be scarce, making the under a good pick.
- Pick: Under 7.0 (-114)
