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Juan Soto has been a key addition to the Mets, leading the way with 29 home runs and a team-high 80 walks.
Did You Know?
Mariners vs Mets: What You Need to Know for Sunday’s Major League Showdown
Key Facts and Series Overview
- The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets face off in the third game of their series on Sunday, with the Mets being the home team.
- The game will air live on ESPN in the US and Disney+ in Mexico, as part of ‘Domingo de Major Leagues’.
- The Mariners have been on fire since the MLB Trade Deadline, with a 10-2 record, while the Mets have struggled with a 2-9 record.
Team Background and Storylines
Seattle Mariners
- The Mariners currently sit one game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and are looking to end their 20-year drought without a division title.
- They have been powered by their pitching staff, boasting the best team ERA (2.82) in the MLB since the Trade Deadline.
- Catcher Cal Raleigh leads the league in home runs (45) and is chasing Salvador Pérez’s record for most home runs by a catcher in a single season (48).
- The Mariners will start George Kirby, who has won seven of his last eight starts.
New York Mets
- The Mets are five games back from the Phillies in the NL East and are tied with the Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot.
- Juan Soto, acquired from the San Diego Padres at the Trade Deadline, will look to continue his hot streak, as he chases his third consecutive 30-home run season with different teams.
- The Mets have been hampered by their pitching, with the fifth-worst team ERA (5.42) in the MLB since the Trade Deadline.
- The Mets will start Clay Holmes, who will look to notch his ninth victory of the year.
Game Information
- Series: Mariners vs Mets, Game 3
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Time: 5 PM CDT / 7 PM EDT
- TV: ESPN in the US, Disney+ in Mexico
- Location: Williamsport, PA (Dicken’s Park)
Did You Know?
- This series marks the return of ‘Little Leagues of the MLB’, where MLB teams compete in minor league ballparks.
- Juan Soto is the only player in MLB history with three consecutive seasons of 30 home runs, all with different teams.
- Cal Raleigh is on pace to break Salvador Pérez’s record for most home runs by a catcher in a single season.
Final Thoughts: Sunday’s match-up between the Mariners and Mets promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams looking to gain ground in their respective divisions. Be sure to tune in to ESPN or Disney+ to catch all the action!
Note: ESPN Stats & Info contributed to this note (data is subject to change).
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