The Mariners have not faced the Rays since June 10, 2018, the final game of a four-game series Seattle won 3-1. Last year the Mariners and the Rays finished with nearly identical records, the Mariners finishing 89-73 and the Rays finishing 90-72. The Rays are on pace to finish with a similar record to last year’s. The Mariners... are not.
At a Glance
| Game 1 | Friday, August 9 | 7:10 pm |
| LHP Jalen Beeks | LHP Marco Gonzales |
| Game 2 | Saturday, August 10 | 7:10 pm |
| RHP Charlie Morton | LHP Tommy Milone |
| Game 3 | Sunday, August 11 | 1:10 pm |
| LHP Ryan Yarbrough | LHP Wade LeBlanc |
The Rays are better than the Mariners in every way this year.