Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays

Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays (2026-07-12). Emerson Hancock vs Ian Seymour at Tropicana Field.

Starters — Hancock has a 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 97.2 innings with 8.48 K/9, 2.21 BB/9, and 1.11 HR/9. His last three starts were 7.0 IP and 0 ER with 5 K and 2 BB, 5.2 IP and 1 ER with 6 K and 3 BB, and 5.1 IP and 5 ER with 6 K and 2 BB. The recent form shows two strong outings after one rough start, though the listed trend is down. Seymour carries a 4.11 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 61.1 innings with 10.57 K/9, 3.08 BB/9, and 1.32 HR/9. His last three starts were 5.1 IP and 3 ER with 12 K and 0 BB, 6.0 IP and 1 ER with 8 K and 1 BB, and 6.2 IP and 0 ER with 7 K and 1 BB. His strikeout profile is the sharper of the two, and his last three starts suggest strong command and swing-and-miss form, even with a listed down trend.

Teams — Seattle owns a .688 OPS and 384 runs scored, with a .229 team average. The Mariners’ pitching staff has a 3.63 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, and they are 4-6 over the last 10 games. Tampa Bay has a .738 OPS and 423 runs scored, with a .260 team average. The Rays’ staff has a 3.76 ERA and 1.17 WHIP, and they are 6-4 over the last 10 games. Tampa Bay brings the stronger offensive baseline by OPS, batting average, and runs, while Seattle shows a slight edge in full-season team ERA.