On the evening of July 9, 2024, a promising MLB clash is set to occur at PETCO Park as the Seattle Mariners gear up to take on the San Diego Padres. The scheduled first pitch is at 9:40 PM under partially cloudy skies. Logan Gilbert will take the mound for the Mariners, holding a solid ERA of 2.907, while Adam Mazur will pitch for the Padres with an ERA of 7.519. The Mariners find themselves 7th in the 2024 AL West Division with a 49-43 record, showing a particular strength in divisional games with a 17-5 record. Meanwhile, the Padres stand 6th in the NL West Division with a record of 49-45 and have been fairly balanced in their home and away games. This game features some interesting odds: the point spread is set at 1.5, the over/under is pegged at 8.0, the Mariners as the away team are favored with a Moneyline of -137, and the Padres hold a Moneyline of +117. These odds suggest a close game, with the Mariners slightly favored to win. Bettors might lean towards the Mariners given their strong divisional performance and Gilbert’s impressive ERA, but the Padres’ consistent scoring this season could easily tip the scale.