The Seattle Mariners are set to battle the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 25, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM under a clear sky. Seattle will send George Kirby to the mound, who carries a 3.620 ERA into the game, while the Astros counter with Yusei Kikuchi, whose ERA stands at 4.289.

In terms of the 2024 AL West Division race, the Mariners find themselves in 8th place with a record of 81-77, yielding a .510 winning percentage. In divisional play, their record is 28-20, good for 2nd place. Their last 10 games have resulted in 6 wins, though they currently are on a one-game losing streak. On the road, they’ve noted 35 victories against 45 defeats.

Conversely, the Astros hold 4th place in the division at 86-72, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They top the division with a stronger 29-22 record and boast 6 wins in their last 10 contests, along with a current win streak of one game. The Astros have shown significant strength at home, with a 46-34 record.

Betting insights show the Astros as slight favorites with a Home Team Money Line at +110 and the Mariners as -131 on the Away Team Money Line. The point spread is fixed at 1.5, pointing towards a closely contested game, while the total Over/Under is set at 7.0 runs, indicating expectations of a lower-scoring affair. Both teams have been competitive recently, making this matchup one of the highlights in the division’s late-season races.