Seattle Mariners
· 2026-07-04
The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays after winning 1-0 vs Los Angeles Angels on 2026-07-03.
They currently stand 6th in the American League with a 45-43 record and are on a W3 streak.
The Mariners are looking to build on their recent success and improve their standing in the AL West.
They are tied for first place in their division with the Texas Rangers.
The Blue Jays have struggled this season and are currently below .500.
They recently got All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk and starting pitcher Shane Bieber back from the 60-day IL.
The Blue Jays are still without several key players, including outfielders Addison Barger, Anthony Santander, and Jesús Sánchez.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is still struggling at the plate after returning from a right oblique strain.
He is batting just .167 with a .594 OPS and one homer in 15 games since coming back on June 16.
Center fielder Julio Rodríguez has seen his power drop after a hot May, with just two homers in 27 games since June 1.
The Mariners will host the Blue Jays for three games at T-Mobile Park starting on 2026-07-04.
They will look to continue their winning streak and build momentum heading into the All-Star break.
The series will be a crucial test for both teams as they look to get their seasons back on track.
And the Mariners will need to be at their best to take down the Blue Jays.
But with their recent success, they are confident they can come out on top.
So the stage is set for an exciting series between two teams looking to make a push in the second half of the season.
The Mariners will need to get their slumping stars going, including Raleigh and Rodríguez.
They will also need to find a way to contain the Blue Jays' powerful lineup, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Guerrero Jr. has seen a dip in power this season, but is still a threat at the plate.
The Mariners will need to be careful not to let him get going.