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Mariners and Mets Lineups Primed for High-Scoring Showdown, Kirby expected to outshine Holmes - 2025 Little League Classic Prediction

The 2025 Little League Classic is set to take place at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring the Seattle Mariners facing off against the New York Mets. The series currently stands at 1-0 in favor of the Mariners, who won the opener at Citi Field in New York. Our prediction for this interleague matchup is in favor of the Mariners, who are favored at -120 with a total of 8.5 runs. Stay tuned for more MLB picks for Sunday's slate and be sure to catch the game at 7:00 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -121 | Mets +107
• Spread: Mariners -1.5 (+140) | Mets +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 55%.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have been on a successful streak in recent weeks, winning three of their last four series and sweeping the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. They are currently just half a game behind the AL West-leading Houston Astros and hold the top wild card spot in the American League. In their most recent game against the Mets, the Mariners out-hit their opponents and set a team record with nine doubles. The team has been performing well in August, with solid hitting and strong bullpen numbers. Pitcher George Kirby will be taking the mound on Sunday night, coming off four straight wins and a strong season overall. While Kirby has struggled against the Mets in the past, he will be looking to continue his recent success in the upcoming game.

New York Mets

The New York Mets have been facing significant challenges over the last three weeks, only winning two out of their previous 16 games. As of Saturday, they were six games behind the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies and held the bottom wild card spot in the National League, just half a game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds. Despite scoring nine runs on 12 hits last Friday, the Mets' pitching staff has been struggling. Clay Holmes will be starting on Sunday night, with a record of 9-6 and a 3.71 ERA in 2025. However, he has been struggling since the All-Star break with a 5.56 ERA in five starts. Holmes has a 0-2 record with a 4.73 ERA in 12 relief appearances against the Mariners in his career, with the current Mariners batting .302 with two doubles against him.

Mariners and Mets Lineups Primed for High-Scoring Showdown, Kirby expected to outshine Holmes

In the last 10 days, both the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets have demonstrated strong performance against right-handed pitchers, with Seattle boasting a wRC+ of 132 and New York with a wRC+ of 145. The lineups of both teams are filled with potent hitters, setting the stage for another closely contested match between the Mariners and the Mets. My prediction is that the Mariners will have the edge over the Mets in pitching. George Kirby has delivered exceptional performances in his last four starts, contrasting with Clay Holmes who has faced recent struggles. Holmes' last outing against the Braves resulted in five earned runs on six hits and five walks in just 3.2 innings. A month ago, Holmes held an ERA of 2.87.

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