The Atlanta Braves take on the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The game is set for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:40 PM. The Braves have been on a roll with a record of 25-10 and a three-game winning streak.
On the other hand, the Mariners hold a 16-19 record and have lost their last three games. The Braves are led by manager Walt Weiss, while the Mariners are managed by Dan Wilson. Pitching for the Braves is JR Ritchie, who has a 2.92 ERA this season. Logan Gilbert will pitch for the Mariners with a 4.03 ERA.
Atlanta Braves Team Preview
The Atlanta Braves have been on a roll lately. They won their last three games against the Colorado Rockies. In these games, the Braves showed strong hitting with multiple home runs and extra-base hits.
Matt Olson has been a key player for the Braves. He holds a .299 batting average with 11 home runs. Olson also leads the team in RBIs with 31, showing his impact on the lineup.
The Braves’ pitching staff has also performed well. Their team ERA ranks second in the league at 3.19. The probable starter, JR Ritchie, has a 2.92 ERA with 11 strikeouts this season.
Seattle Mariners Team Preview
The Seattle Mariners have been struggling in their recent games. They lost three straight at home against the Kansas City Royals. Their last game ended with a 4-1 loss, where the team managed only four hits.
In terms of hitting, the Mariners rank 17th in batting average at .229. They have shown some power, with 38 home runs placing them 9th in the league. However, their slugging percentage is 21st, which indicates room for improvement.
On the mound, Logan Gilbert is set to start against the Braves. He has a 4.03 ERA this season with 39 strikeouts. The pitching staff as a whole has performed well, with a 3.72 ERA ranking them 6th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Mariners have a solid pitching staff with a 3.19 ERA, ranking second in the league. Their ability to limit opposing teams’ batting averages to .214 is also impressive. This suggests they can keep the Braves’ offense in check.
The Mariners’ offense is strong, with a league-best .276 batting average and .464 slugging percentage. Their ability to hit for power is evident with 50 home runs, ranking second. This should give them an edge in scoring runs against the Braves.
The Braves’ batting average is .229, placing them near the bottom of the league. Additionally, their on-base percentage ranks 16th, which may limit their scoring opportunities. These factors make it challenging for the Braves to overcome the Mariners’ strong pitching and hitting.
- Pick: Mariners -164
