Red Sox vs Mariners Preview: Rookie Connelly Sparks Boston Comeback

The Red Sox are struggling right now. Their record sits at 29-43 as they head to Seattle. They've lost four straight games and won only two of their last ten. What's making things harder? Key players are hurt. Garrett Crochet, the ace pitcher, won't be back until after the All-Star break. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are sidelined too. That means Boston is missing big bats and arms when they need them most. Still, they're bringing pitcher Connelly Early to T-Mobile Park looking for a spark.

The Mariners have one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball. Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo lead the way at the top of the rotation. They can shut down any offense on any given day. Behind them, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, and Bryan Woo keep the wins coming. Seattle might not have a single superstar pitcher everyone talks about, but consistency wins games. Andrés Muñoz is their closer and one of the premier bullpen arms in the league. Emerson Hancock takes the mound for this game.

Seattle comes into this game at 39-37 with a one-game winning streak. They're sitting above .500 at home with a 21-17 record in T-Mobile Park. Boston is desperate to turn things around after dropping four straight. The Red Sox are 12-25 on the road this season and need wins badly. Saturday's matchup pits two teams heading in opposite directions. The Mariners are building something special with their strong pitching staff. Can Boston find an answer? Or will Seattle's arms prove too much?