Seattle Mariners @ Cincinnati Reds - April 17, 2025

Alright, folks! Buckle up because we have an exciting matchup on the horizon as our beloved Seattle Mariners take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park! I can already feel the electricity buzzing through the air; it’s baseball season, and my lucky jersey is ready for another game day adventure!

Let’s dive right into the stats. The Mariners are coming in with a record of 9-9, trying to build on their recent momentum. They pulled off a solid win against the Reds in their last outing, taking home a 5-3 victory that left us all jumping for joy. They’ve been playing great lately, going 5-1 SU in their last six games. With an average of about 4.4 runs per game and a solid slugging percentage sitting at around 68.5%, they’ve shown they can put some serious numbers up on the board.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting: Emerson Hancock will be taking the mound for Seattle today with a record of 0-1 and an ERA that might raise eyebrows (let’s call it about 3.7). He has shown promise with his strikeouts, averaging around 8.8 per game, but he’ll need to step it up against this Reds lineup if he wants to keep them from racking up those runs.

On the other side, we have Brady Singer for Cincinnati who is rocking a perfect 3-0 record with an impressive ERA of approximately 2.9! This guy has been quite dominant on the mound and will be looking to extend that undefeated streak tonight. His average strikeout rate of about 7.6 means he knows how to work those hitters and get them swinging at air.

Now let’s talk offense! The Reds have struggled a bit at the plate with only about 3.9 runs per game and a low batting average of .193—yikes! However, they do have some sneaky potential lurking within that lineup; they’ve shown flashes of brilliance recently by winning four out of their last five games.

When looking at both teams’ performances combined with pitcher matchups, I’m feeling optimistic yet cautious here for both sides. Sure, my heart screams “Go Mariners!” but you can’t ignore what Singer brings to the table for Cincinnati—they could pull off something special tonight!

For me? I’m predicting an exciting contest where Cincinnati edges out Seattle when all is said and done tonight—their bats are due for some action given that history shows they’ve also performed well lately despite those low batting averages earlier in the season.

As for that Over/Under? I think we’re going OVER tonight! Both teams have enough firepower brewing under pressure combined with strong pitching options from Singer—who knows what could happen?

So grab your snacks, wear your favorite team gear proudly (my lucky jersey won’t let me down!), and let’s enjoy this thrilling matchup between these two clubs as we root for our Mariners while keeping one eye open on what those pesky Reds might bring to challenge our spirits! Play ball!