The showdown kicks off at 9:38 PM EDT in Anaheim, with every pitch streamed on MLB.TV, Mariners.TV and Angels.TV for those who like their baseball with a side of neon. Logan Gilbert (RHP #36) will try to keep his 1.05 WHIP from turning into a yoga routine, while Ryan Johnson (RHP #32) brings a 5.12 ERA that suggests he still thinks the strike zone is a suggestion. The clubs’ ERA numbers are practically twins—Seattle at 4.24, L.A. at 4.22—just like their .232 vs .234 batting averages, which is about as exciting as watching paint dry on a rainy day.
Seattle’s roster is missing third‑baseman Brendan Donovan (7‑day IL) and outfielder Brennen Davis (60‑day IL), so the Mariners are hoping the bench can fill the gap without breaking a sweat. The odds have Seattle as the favorite at -169 with an 8‑run total, a line that looks as generous as a free donut at a weight‑watchers meeting. Make your pick or jump into the conversation on StreakChat.