Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners - March 30, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and the excitement is palpable as our Seattle Mariners gear up to take on the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. As a die-hard fan of this team, I can’t help but feel the adrenaline rushing through my veins every time these two squads clash on the diamond. With both teams coming off a tight series so far, it’s bound to be an electrifying encounter today!

Let’s break down what we can expect from today’s showdown. The Mariners are sending their right-hander to the mound, and while his record stands at 0-0 with a 3.564 ERA and an impressive strikeout rate of nearly 9 per game, he’s ready to showcase his skills against a rival that has historically posed challenges for us. On the other hand, we have JP Sears taking the hill for Oakland. His numbers aren’t quite as eye-catching with a 4.469 ERA and just under 8 strikeouts per game—but hey, anything can happen in baseball!

Both teams come into this matchup looking to establish some momentum early in the season. The Mariners’ bats have been decent so far this year—averaging about 4 runs per game with over 7 hits per outing—but let’s be honest; that .219 batting average isn’t exactly what you’d call “explosive.” Still, our boys are known for delivering when it matters most.

Now let’s flip it around and talk about those pesky A’s! They’ve put up similar numbers with just under 4 runs per game but seem to be slightly more productive on base—plus their batting average isn’t much better than ours at .227. However, we cannot underestimate them; they’ll bring their A-game today after splitting wins in this series.

I know our odds aren’t as favorable as we might like—oddsmakers opened up with us as -175 favorites—but when you’re rooting for your home team in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans wearing their lucky jerseys (mine is washed and ready!), anything feels possible.

So here comes my prediction: I think today will see our Mariners emerge victorious! We’ve got solid pitching and some serious heart behind our lineup that can outlast whatever Oakland throws our way. My gut feeling says we’ll keep this one low-scoring given both pitchers are capable of stifling opposing offenses—I’m calling an UNDER on those combined totals set at 7.5 runs.

It’s going to be one heck of a showdown at T-Mobile Park, folks! Grab your snacks, settle into your favorite spot on the couch or in the stands because come first pitch—it’s go time! Let’s rally behind our Mariners for another victory! Go M’s!!!