Overview

• With the three-game set knotted at 1-1, the Mets and Mariners meet in a rubber game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
• Seattle is slated to start George Kirby (8-5, 3.71 ERA) while New York will counter with Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.71 ERA).
• BetMGM lists the Mariners at −124 on the moneyline and sets the over/under at 8.5 runs for the decisive matchup.
• New York’s 65-58 record and 2-8 stretch over the last 10 games underscore ongoing struggles following Nolan McLean’s scheduled MLB debut.
• Both clubs are dealing with extensive injury lists, including multiple Mets pitchers on the 60-day IL and several Seattle arms sidelined on its 15- and 60-day ILs.