Pittsburgh Pirates at Seattle Mariners: Skenes vs Kirby (July 6, 2025)

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates (38-52, fifth in the NL Central) face the Seattle Mariners (47-42, second in the AL West) on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with a 3:10 PM ET first pitch in Seattle.

Game Details

The Seattle Mariners host the Pittsburgh Pirates at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

First pitch is scheduled for Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 3:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

Mariners -171, Pirates +143; over/under is 7 runs.

Matchup Context

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road looking to end a four-game road losing streak.

Seattle holds a 24-21 record at home and a 47-42 overall record. The Mariners have performed well in high-scoring games, going 33-7 when scoring five or more runs.

Pittsburgh's road record stands at 12-31, contributing to their 38-52 overall mark. The Pirates have struggled when giving up home runs, with a 13-35 record in such games.

This game marks the third meeting between these two teams this season.

Pitching Probables

For the Pirates: Paul Skenes (4-7, 2.03 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 115 strikeouts).

For the Mariners: George Kirby (2-4, 4.85 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 41 strikeouts).

Top Performers

Seattle's offense is led by Cal Raleigh, who has hit 35 home runs and boasts a .646 slugging percentage. Randy Arozarena has been hot over the last 10 games, going 13 for 40 with five home runs and 10 RBI.

For Pittsburgh, Oneil Cruz leads the team with 15 home runs and a .408 slugging percentage. Ke'Bryan Hayes has performed well over the past 10 games, with 13 hits in 38 at-bats, including three doubles and seven RBI.

Last 10 Games

Mariners: 6-4 record, .254 batting average, 2.74 ERA. They have outscored opponents by one run in this stretch.

Pirates: 6-4 record, .253 batting average, 2.20 ERA. They have significantly outscored opponents by 24 runs over their last 10 games.

Injuries

Mariners: Bryce Miller (elbow, 15-Day IL), Collin Snider (forearm, 15-Day IL), Gregory Santos (knee, 60-Day IL), Victor Robles (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Ryan Bliss (biceps, 60-Day IL).

Pirates: Ryan Borucki (back, 15-Day IL), Endy Rodriguez (elbow, 60-Day IL), Colin Holderman (thumb, 15-Day IL), Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Justin Lawrence (elbow, 60-Day IL), Tim Mayza (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Jared Jones (elbow, 60-Day IL), Johan Oviedo (elbow, 60-Day IL).

In summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Seattle Mariners in Seattle on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 3:10 PM ET. The Mariners are favored in this matchup. Paul Skenes is scheduled to pitch for the Pirates against George Kirby for the Mariners. Both teams have played .500 baseball over their last 10 games, though Pittsburgh has shown a stronger run differential. Key players include Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena for Seattle, and Oneil Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes for Pittsburgh. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries.

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