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Two teams sitting three games back in their respective races, both with something to prove and neither with room to drift further. Minnesota arrives at T-Mobile Park having won seven of their last ten, a stretch that has kept them relevant in a crowded AL picture. Seattle, meanwhile, has dropped seven of its last ten and needs to rediscover the formula that made it a genuine contender earlier in the season.

The Twins have real offensive weapons to lean on. Kody Clemens has been a quiet force all year — 19 home runs, 53 RBI, and 51 runs scored. Trevor Larnach is hitting .284 with nine home runs and 48 runs. On the Seattle side, Randy Arozarena has been the most consistent presence in the lineup, batting .283 with 108 hits and 71 runs. Julio Rodríguez adds 16 home runs and 14 stolen bases to a lineup that needs its best players to step forward.

Both clubs are chasing something real. The standings are tight enough that a strong showing here carries genuine weight, and the talent on both rosters is capable of producing the kind of game that shifts momentum heading into the final stretch of the summer.

Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners Game Information

Game Date: August 02, 2026
Game Time: 04:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Both the Twins and Mariners sit three games back in their respective pursuits, which means neither team can afford to treat this as a throwaway series. Minnesota’s 7-3 record over their last ten games has them trending in the right direction, while Seattle’s 3-7 mark over the same span has put pressure on a roster that was built to compete. The Mariners own a 31-24 record at home, making T-Mobile Park a genuine advantage — one they will need to exploit against a Twins team that has been playing its best baseball recently.

Seattle Mariners Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 54-58
Home Record: 31-24
Away Record: 23-34
Division Record: 11-16
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .482

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-56
Home Record: 30-27
Away Record: 26-29
Division Record: 18-16
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .500

Stat Leaders

Seattle Mariners (54-58, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Randy Arozarena, 0.283
RBI Leader: Cole Young, 50 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dominic Canzone, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Randy Arozarena, 71 Runs
Hits Leader: Randy Arozarena, 108 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Josh Naylor, 22 SB
ERA Leader: Matt Brash, 0.54 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Logan Gilbert, 139 K
Wins Leader: George Kirby, 8 W
Saves Leader: Andrés Muñoz, 19 SV

Minnesota Twins (56-56, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 63 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Brooks Lee, 97 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.67 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Taj Bradley, 139 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 13 SV

What to Watch For

Byron Buxton is on the injured list with a hip issue, which opens the door for others in the Minnesota lineup to carry more weight. Royce Lewis has 11 home runs and 10 stolen bases on the season, and a matchup like this is where a player of his tools can announce himself. Ryan Jeffers, batting .292 with 10 home runs and 36 RBI, has been one of the more underrated offensive contributors in the lineup and gives the Twins a reliable presence behind the plate.

For Seattle, J.P. Crawford is on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, and Luke Raley is also sidelined with an elbow issue. That puts more responsibility on Dominic Canzone, who has 18 home runs on the year, and Julio Rodríguez, who has been the face of this offense all season with 100 hits and 47 RBI.

On the mound, Taj Bradley leads the Minnesota staff with nine wins and 139 strikeouts. Seattle counters with a rotation that includes Bryce Miller, who carries a 2.80 ERA and 74 strikeouts. If Miller is sharp, he gives the Mariners the kind of outing that can reset a struggling stretch and remind the division what this team is capable of.

Seattle Mariners Injury Report

Will Wilson – Thumb (D60) – The Seattle Mariners placed INF Will Wilson on the 60-day injured list due to left thumb fracture.
J.P. Crawford – Wrist (D10) – The Seattle Mariners placed INF J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to a left wrist inflammation, retroactive to July 30.
Luke Raley – Elbow (D10) – The Seattle Mariners placed OF Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list.
Matt Brash – Lat (D15) – The Seattle Mariners placed RHP Matt Brash on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strian.
Cooper Criswell – Shoulder (D60) – The Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Cooper Criswell to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Brendan Donovan – Groin (D10) – The Seattle Mariners placed INF Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left groin.
Carlos Vargas – Lat (D60) – The Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Carlos Vargas from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain.
Logan Evans – Arm (D60) – The Seattle Mariners placed RHP Logan Evans on the 60-day injured list after he underwent surgery to reconstruct a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Cole Sands from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow strain.
Mike Paredes – Oblique (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mike Paredes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Byron Buxton – Hip (D10) – The Minnesota Twins placed OF Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a right hip impingement.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Seattle Mariners Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 02, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 04, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 05, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 06, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 07, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 08, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 09, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 11, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 12, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 13, 2026 at New York Yankees

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 02, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 04, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 05, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 06, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 07, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 08, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 09, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 10, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 11, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 12, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles

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