Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-07-29). Emerson Hancock vs Eric Lauer at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Starters — Hancock enters with a 3.16 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 105.1 innings, backed by 8.29 K/9, 2.22 BB/9, and 1.11 HR/9. His last three starts were 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K, 1 BB; 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB; and 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB. The overall profile is efficient and steady, and the listed trend is down. Lauer carries a 4.83 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 82.0 innings with 5.71 K/9, 3.07 BB/9, and a high 2.20 HR/9. His last three starts were 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB; 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 K, 2 BB; and 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 1 BB. He has been more stable lately, and the listed trend is up, but the home-run rate remains a clear risk point.

Teams — Seattle has a .689 OPS, 436 runs scored, a .231 team average, and a pitching staff with a 3.71 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. The Mariners are 5-5 over their last 10 games. Los Angeles brings a stronger offensive baseline with a .773 OPS, 552 runs, and a .261 average, while the staff has posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. The Dodgers are 6-4 over their last 10. From a betting matchup standpoint, Seattle appears to have the edge on the mound based on season-long starter metrics, while Los Angeles holds the clearer advantage in lineup production and slightly better overall team run prevention.