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Lineups
Seattle Mariners
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.P. Crawford | 3B |
| 2 | Julio Rodríguez | DH |
| 3 | Dominic Canzone | RF |
| 4 | Randy Arozarena | LF |
| 5 | Josh Naylor | 1B |
| 6 | Cal Raleigh | C |
| 7 | Cole Young | 2B |
| 8 | Luke Raley | CF |
| 9 | Colt Emerson | SS |
Preview
The San Francisco Giants head to Seattle for a Saturday night showdown at T-Mobile Park, with first pitch set for 8:08 PM ET on July 18, 2026. Logan Webb takes the ball for San Francisco against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo in what shapes up as one of the better pitching matchups of the weekend across the majors. The game airs nationally on FOX and locally on KNBR 680, giving Giants fans plenty of ways to tune in for what could be a tightly contested, low-scoring affair.
Giants vs. Mariners Pitching Matchup: Logan Webb vs. Bryan Woo
Webb is the unquestioned anchor of this Giants rotation. He has built a reputation as one of the most reliable starters in the National League, and a road start in a pitcher-friendly environment like T-Mobile Park suits his ground-ball, contact-management style. Webb doesn't overpower hitters — he outsmarts them, working the zone with his sinker and keeping the ball on the ground. A clean, deep outing from him tonight would do exactly what the Giants need heading into the back half of the season.
Woo is a legitimate challenge for any lineup. The Seattle right-hander has continued to develop into one of the more intriguing young arms in the American League, and pitching at home in front of the Mariners faithful gives him a decided edge. The Giants will need to be disciplined and patient against him early.
Seattle Mariners Starting Lineup
- J.P. Crawford — 3B
- Julio Rodríguez — DH
- Dominic Canzone — RF
- Randy Arozarena — LF
- Josh Naylor — 1B
- Cal Raleigh — C
- Cole Young — 2B
- Luke Raley — CF
- Colt Emerson — SS
The Mariners lineup presents real problems top to bottom. Julio Rodríguez batting second as the designated hitter gives Seattle a middle-of-the-order threat early in the lineup. Randy Arozarena hitting cleanup adds another dangerous bat, and Cal Raleigh behind the plate is one of the more productive catching options in baseball. Webb will need to work carefully through this order — there is no easy out from top to bottom.
Keys to Watch for the Giants
- Webb's ability to navigate the middle of the Seattle order, particularly Rodríguez and Arozarena, will set the tone for the entire game.
- The Giants lineup, not yet confirmed at time of publication, will need to make Woo work deep into counts to get into the Seattle bullpen.
- Limiting extra-base hits at T-Mobile Park is critical — the park can play spacious in center, but the Mariners have the athletes to track down balls in the gaps.
- Bullpen management in a close, late game will matter. If Webb gives the Giants six solid innings, the chess match begins.
Prediction
This one has the feel of a 2-1 or 3-2 final. Both starters are capable of going deep into a game, and neither lineup is built to run up big scores against elite pitching. Webb has the experience and the profile to succeed in this environment. The Giants grind out a narrow win on the road, 3-2, with Webb delivering seven innings and the bullpen closing it out cleanly.