Cincinnati Reds vs Seattle Mariners

Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners (2026-07-20). Andrew Abbott vs George Kirby at T-Mobile Park.

Starters — Andrew Abbott has a 4.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 105 innings, with 7.2 K/9, 4.11 BB/9, and 1.37 HR/9. His last three starts were mixed: 4 IP, 4 ER, 3 K, 3 BB; 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 K, 0 BB; and 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 K, 5 BB. The trend is up, but the walk rate and home run rate remain pressure points. George Kirby carries a 3.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 110 innings, with 8.02 K/9, 1.96 BB/9, and 0.90 HR/9. His last three starts were strong and steady: 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 0 BB; 8 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB; and 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 2 BB. The trend is down, reflecting recent run prevention and elite control.

Teams — Cincinnati owns a .712 OPS and 414 runs scored, both better than Seattle’s .686 OPS and 402 runs. The Reds are hitting .231 as a team and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. On the pitching side, Cincinnati has a 4.57 team ERA and 1.43 WHIP, which suggests less margin for error if Abbott does not work deep. Seattle is batting .228 as a team and is 4-6 in its last 10, so the lineup has been less productive overall. The Mariners’ edge is on the mound, where their 3.61 team ERA and 1.18 WHIP point to more consistent staff performance and cleaner traffic management.