The Seattle Mariners are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates in an interleague series at T-Mobile Park in Seattle this weekend. This is the first time the two teams have met since the 2017 season, when the Pirates swept the Mariners in a three-game series.
The Mariners have had a successful season so far, currently sitting at the top of the American League West standings with a record of 30-19. They are led by their strong pitching staff, which has the fourth-lowest ERA in the majors. The team also has a potent offense, ranking in the top 10 in runs scored and batting average.
The Pirates, meanwhile, have had a much more difficult season. They are currently in last place in the National League Central with a record of 22-27. They have struggled to find consistent production from their offense, ranking near the bottom of the league in runs scored and batting average. Their pitching staff has been slightly better, but still ranks in the bottom half of the league in ERA.
This series will be an interesting matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Mariners are looking to continue their success and solidify their place atop the AL West standings, while the Pirates are hoping to turn their season around and make a push for a playoff spot.
The series will begin on Friday night with a matchup between Seattle’s Marco Gonzales and Pittsburgh’s Trevor Williams. Saturday’s game will feature Seattle’s Felix Hernandez and Pittsburgh’s Chris Archer, while Sunday’s finale will feature Seattle’s Yusei Kikuchi and Pittsburgh’s Joe Musgrove.
The series should be an exciting one for fans of both teams, as they will get to see some of their favorite players compete against each other. It will also be a great opportunity for the Mariners to show off their impressive team and prove that they are ready to make a run at the playoffs this season.
