Mariners Game #27, Preview and Discussion: SEA at STL, 4/24/26

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners face the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series starting April 24, 2026, after a mixed homestand. George Kirby will pitch for Seattle against Andre Pallante of the Cardinals.

Key points

Mariners play Cardinals in a three-game series
George Kirby starts for Seattle
Mariners went 3-3 in recent homestand
First pitch at 5:15 PM Pacific
Game broadcast on Mariners.tv

Seattle MarinersSt. Louis CardinalsGeorge KirbyAndre Pallante

Apr 18, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby (68) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Texar Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images The Mariners had a fairly underwhelming homestand, going just 3-3 against a pair of division rivals in the Rangers and A’s, but a walkoff from Josh Naylor on Wednesday salvaged much of the vibes. After an off day yesterday, Seattle embarks on its first Midwest road trip of the year, kicking things off with a rare three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The last time the M’s squared off against the Cardinals on their turf, they took two out of three in September 2024, and I know I would happily take that this time around.

Lineups:

Hotshot prospect JJ Wetherholt will lead things off for the Cards, and Jordan Walker appears to have finally unlocked his full potential with a monster start to 2026. St. Louis will be sending out a ground-ball-happy righty in , and with a sensational defensive shortstop in playing behind him, it would be prudent for the Mariners’ lineup to get the ball in the air. George Kirby will look to build off a strong outing against , and Seattle will be rolling out its usual lineup against right-handed pitching, with once again at the hot corner while is on the mend.

Q&A

What time does the Mariners vs. Cardinals game start on April 24, 2026?

The game starts at 5:15 PM Pacific Time.

Who is starting for the Seattle Mariners against the St. Louis Cardinals?

George Kirby is the starting pitcher for the Mariners.

How did the Mariners perform in their last homestand before facing the Cardinals?

The Mariners went 3-3 during their last homestand against the Rangers and A's.