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Football's Heatin' Up: Mariners Square Off Against the Red Sox, 1:35 ET

Y'know what? Yesterday, I missed a golden opportunity to score a 2-0 win streak by the whisker. The Phillies damn near pulled off a victory in extra innings, but they ended up falling short, dashing my dreams of a streak. It's all good though, 'cause we still made some cash with the Reds beating the Marlins. Alright, let's discuss some baseball action - it's time for the Mariners to take on the Red Sox.

I've got this uncanny knack for dwelling on the Mariners' history. Back in the day, their roster boasted legends like Randy Johnson, Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Edgar Martinez. These guys were some of the best in the business, but they failed to reap the rewards. Meh, you win some, you lose some. Now, I can't shake off this feeling that they're on another losing streak. They've got an awesome rotation, but the offense was lackluster last season, and if that trend continues, well, they'll be in the same boat. Moving on to today's pitching battle - the Mariners will be sending out Bryan Woo to the mound. Woo's statistics are pretty respectable - he's 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. And, as a bonus, he might have the upper hand against the Red Sox, who have only managed two hits in eight at-bats against him.

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) high-fives teammates in the dugout following the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Red Sox had their share of ups and downs, but they've been trying to claw their way back to the postseason. Last season, they had an offense that could've led them to success, but their pitching staff wasn't up to par. They addressed that issue in the offseason and also aimed to strengthen their defense and offense with the addition of Alex Bregman. The pitcher they added to their rotation is today's starter, Garrett Crochet. Crochet has been a hit so far, boasting a 2-1 record, a 1.13 ERA, and a 0.91 WHIP. I gotta admit, I had my doubts about him, but he's been knocking 'em dead.

The Mariners might not be an offensive powerhouse this year, but the Red Sox are a solid team, so they should win this match. However, I'm not keen on the run line, and the moneyline's too high for my taste. So, I'll be betting on the Mariners team total under for this game. I'm also leaning towards the full game going under.

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Fascinating Tidbits About the Mariners vs Red Sox History

The Boston Red Sox have historically given the Seattle Mariners a run for their money, with a record of 264-193 as of April 2025.
However, in the recent series, the Mariners have shown some promising results, especially in the last series they won against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, their first since 2014.
Key historical games include:
Mon, May 15, 2023: Mariners won 10-1 away.
Mon, Jun 23, 2014: Mariners won 12-3 at home.
Thu, Aug 31, 1995: Mariners won 11-2 away.

Note: There is no specific head-to-head data available for Bryan Woo and Garrett Crochet due to Crochet's involvement with the White Sox rather than the Red Sox.

Despite the historic dominance of the Red Sox over the Mariners (264-193), the Mariners have shown promising results in recent series, particularly winning their last series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park since 2014.
Key historical games include the Mariners winning 10-1 away on May 15, 2023, and 12-3 at home on June 23, 2014.
I'm leaning towards betting on the Mariners team total under for this game, and I also think the full game might go under.
The Red Sox's addition of Alex Bregman and the strong performance of pitcher Garrett Crochet are attempts to address their past issues and strengthen their defense and offense.
Bryan Woo, the Mariners' pitcher for today's game, has a respectable 2-1 record with a 3.12 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, and he might have an advantage against the Red Sox based on their past performance against him.