Padres vs Mariners starting pitchers
- George Kirby for Seattle Mariners
- Yu Darvish for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Mariners statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Mariners |
| Hits |
1308 (1st) |
1032 (30th) |
| Batting Average |
.265 (1st) |
.219 (30th) |
| Runs Batted In |
659 (8th) |
558 (26th) |
| Runs |
690 (7th) |
588 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
167 (12th) |
161 (15th) |
| Walks |
416 (23rd) |
505 (4th) |
| Stolen Bases |
107 (14th) |
121 (9th) |
| Strikeouts |
944 (30th) |
1461 (1st) |
| Pitches |
21208 (13th) |
21546 (6th) |
Seattle Mariners recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/8/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
10-4 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-1 |
| 9/5/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/4/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
16-3 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/8/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
7-6 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/5/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/4/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
W |
6-5 F/10 |
Padres vs Mariners predictions
Looking at the San Diego Padres as they gear up to face the Seattle Mariners, a few players are definitely ones to keep an eye on. First up, we have Luis Arraez, who’s been nothing short of a hitting machine this season, and I expect him to continue his solid performance setting the table for San Diego. Then there’s Manny Machado, whose clutch hitting and power have been central to the Padres' lineup. With his current form, I wouldn't be surprised if he drives in a couple of crucial RBI. Yu Darvish on the mound could be pivotal as well; given his consistent season so far, his control and strikeout ability will be key against a Mariners lineup that, frankly, has struggled at times to get hits.
Switching over to the Seattle Mariners, Julio Rodriguez is a beacon of hope and consistent performance in their lineup. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities can’t be overstated, and I expect him to be particularly aggressive in this series. Cal Raleigh, another key Mariners' player, has displayed impressive power this season, and considering the Padres' pitching situation, he might just find a few pitches to send deep. On the mound for the Mariners, George Kirby has the stuff to keep hitters guessing; his strikeout numbers are solid, and he should handle the Padres' lineup reasonably well if he maintains his poise and command.
Taking all of this into account, making a prediction isn't easy, especially with such talented squads. However, with the pitching edge slightly in favor of the Mariners thanks to Kirby's impressive control and low ERA, and considering the home advantage at T-Mobile Park, I'm leaning towards a Mariners win in a close, competitive opener. They've been tough at home this season, and I see them squeezing out a win in what promises to be a nail-biter.
Seattle Mariners injuries
- Victor Robles (CF): Day-To-Day
- Taylor Dollard (SP): Day-To-Day
- Luis Castillo (SP): Day-To-Day
- Gregory Santos (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Yimi Garcia (RP): 15-Day-IL
San Diego Padres injuries
- Yovanny Cruz (P): Day-To-Day
- Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
- Ha-Seong Kim (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Stephen Kolek (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Tim Locastro (LF): Day-To-Day
Padres vs Mariners game info
| Venue |
T-Mobile Park |
| Location |
Seattle, Washington |
| First pitch |
Tue 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
71° |
| Chance of Rain |
20% |
