Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox: June 18, 2025 Game Preview

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The Boston Red Sox face the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with the three-game series tied 1-1. The game is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT in Seattle.

Boston holds a 38-37 overall record and is fourth in the AL East. On the road, the Red Sox are 16-20. The team ranks sixth in the majors with a .417 slugging percentage.

Seattle's overall record is 37-35, placing them second in the AL West. They have a home record of 20-18. The Mariners rank eighth in MLB in total home runs with 91.

This will be the sixth meeting between the teams this season, with the Mariners currently leading the series 3-2.

Pitching Probables

Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (6-4, 2.24 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 117 strikeouts)

Mariners: Luis Castillo (4-4, 3.29 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 67 strikeouts)

Odds

Mariners -160, Red Sox +133; over/under is 7 runs.

Top Performers

For the Mariners, J.P. Crawford has contributed 10 doubles and six home runs. Cal Raleigh has been effective over the last 10 games, going 10 for 39 with two doubles and three home runs.

Ceddanne Rafaela leads the Red Sox with 11 doubles, two triples, six home runs, and 26 RBI, hitting .247. Trevor Story has performed well over the last 10 games, going 13 for 40 with three doubles and two home runs.

Last 10 Games

Mariners: 5-5 record, .281 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs.

Red Sox: 8-2 record, .233 batting average, 3.42 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs.

Injuries

Mariners: Bryce Miller (elbow), Collin Snider (forearm), Luke Raley (side), Gregory Santos (knee), Victor Robles (shoulder), Ryan Bliss (biceps).

Red Sox: Jordan Hicks (toe), Wilyer Abreu (oblique), Josh Winckowski (elbow), Nick Burdi (knee), Justin Slaten (shoulder), Liam Hendriks (hip), Alex Bregman (quadricep), Triston Casas (knee), Masataka Yoshida (shoulder), Kutter Crawford (knee), Tanner Houck (flexor), Chris Murphy (elbow), Patrick Sandoval (elbow).

In summary

The Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners are set to play the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. EDT in Seattle. The series is tied 1-1. The Red Sox, fourth in the AL East with a 38-37 record, will send Garrett Crochet (6-4, 2.24 ERA) to the mound against the Mariners' Luis Castillo (4-4, 3.29 ERA). Seattle is second in the AL West with a 37-35 record and holds a 3-2 lead in the season series. The Mariners are favored in the game, with the over/under set at 7 runs.

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