Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Guardians June 15th 2025
The Cleveland Guardians will play against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The game is set for an afternoon start at 4:10 PM and will be shown on MLBN. The weather forecast predicts a cool day with clear skies and calm winds, though the retractable roof at T-Mobile Park may minimize any weather impact.
The Guardians, managed by Stephen Vogt, come into this game with a 35-33 record, sitting 9 games back in the AL Central. On the other side, the Mariners, led by Dan Wilson, hold a 34-34 record and are 5 games back in the AL West. Cleveland’s Luis L. Ortiz, with a 4.26 ERA, will face Seattle’s Emerson Hancock, who has a 5.04 ERA, on the mound.
Guardians vs Mariners Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners
- Venue: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Betting Odds: Guardians MoneyLine -108, Mariners MoneyLine -111
The Guardians Can Win If…
The Cleveland Guardians are coming off a tough 7-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Despite the loss, Steven Kwan and Nolan Jones showed power, each hitting a home run. Gavin Williams struggled on the mound, allowing two runs over four innings, but the Guardians’ lineup has the potential to bounce back.
The Guardians have a few key stats in their favor. They rank 10th in stolen bases with 54, showing speed on the bases. Their pitching staff has given up only 75 home runs, ranking 10th, which could limit the Mariners’ scoring opportunities.
José Ramírez is a player to watch, with a .327 batting average and 12 home runs. His consistent performance can lead the Guardians’ offense. With Luis L. Ortiz starting, the Guardians have a chance to improve their record against the Mariners’ Emerson Hancock, who has a higher ERA of 5.04.
The Mariners Can Win If…
The Seattle Mariners are coming off a strong 7-2 win against the Cleveland Guardians. In that game, the Mariners racked up 16 hits with 8 of them being extra-base hits. Key players like Jorge Polanco and Rowdy Tellez each hit a home run, while Luis Castillo pitched 6 solid innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 7 batters.
Seattle’s hitting stats show their potential to win. They are 7th in the league with 89 home runs and have a solid on-base percentage ranked 8th. Their lineup includes power hitters like Cal Raleigh, who leads the league with 26 home runs, adding depth to their offense.
The Mariners’ pitching can also make a difference. They have 25 quality starts, ranking 9th in the league, showing they can keep games competitive. With Emerson Hancock starting, they will look to improve on his recent performance and take advantage of Cleveland’s starter Luis L. Ortiz’s struggles this season.
The Lean
The Mariners are slight favorites with a moneyline of -111 against the Guardians at -108. The Mariners have a better batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 11th and 8th, respectively. This suggests they have a slight edge in hitting, making the Mariners a good pick to win the game. My model projects the Mariners to win with a score of 4-3.
The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Both teams have mid-range pitching stats, with the Mariners’ ERA at 4.03 and the Guardians’ at 3.95. Given these numbers, the game is likely to have a moderate number of runs. My model projects a total score of 7, so the recommendation is to take the under.
Resurgent Polanco Leads Mariners in Sweep Attempt of Guardians
The Seattle Mariners have found a spark from an unlikely source, and now they’re on the verge of a much-needed series sweep. They’ll look to complete the three-game set against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon, led by the rollercoaster bat of Jorge Polanco.
The Polanco Coaster
It has been a tale of two seasons for Polanco. Through April, he was an MVP candidate, hitting .384 with nine home runs. In May, he hit just .139 with one homer. Now in June, he’s finding his groove again and has been the hero in this series, delivering a home run on Friday and the walk-off, game-winning single on Saturday.
“That’s what we come here and play for,” Polanco said. “We’ve got the confidence to win, and things are going good right now.”
“Even with this tougher stretch for him, just having his presence in that lineup is big,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said of his streaky slugger. The psychology of hot and cold streaks is a popular topic in our expert betting guide.

A Tough Loss for Cleveland
The Guardians’ loss on Saturday was particularly painful, as it came via a rare collapse from their elite closer, Emmanuel Clase. Clase walked three batters and threw a wild pitch that allowed the tying run to score before Polanco’s game-winner.
“We got into a tough situation,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “We had to put some people on to set up the double play… Just didn’t get the result.”
The Pitching Matchup
Sunday’s finale will feature two right-handers looking to provide some stability for their clubs. Cleveland will start Luis Ortiz (3-7, 4.26 ERA), who is coming off a loss to Cincinnati. Seattle will counter with Emerson Hancock (2-2, 5.04 ERA), who has pitched well in his last three starts but has received no-decisions in all of them. This pitching matchup will be a key focus on the scores and odds board.
After losing eight of nine before this series, a sweep would be a massive confidence boost for the Mariners. For Cleveland, it’s about salvaging a game to stop their own slide. These two MLB teams are both desperate to build momentum. To see who our experts think will win, check out our daily MLB picks.