MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (36-50) vs. Seattle Mariners (43-43)

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Seattle Mariners

First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT

Venue: T-Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

Weather Outlook — T-Mobile Park

Seattle’s retractable roof often comes into play during early summer.

Conditions: Overcast with light evening drizzle

Temperature: ~68°F at first pitch

Humidity: ~70%

Wind: 6–10 mph blowing in from right field

Roof Status: Likely closed

Impact: Neutral-to-pitcher-friendly environment; reduced carry on fly balls

Probable Pitchers

Los Angeles — RHP José Soriano

Record: 3–7

ERA: 4.46

WHIP: 1.34

Strikeouts: 71

Profile:

Power sinker/curveball mix

Generates ground balls but can be wild at times

Mariners’ lineup struggles vs. high‑velocity right-handers

Key: limiting walks — Seattle thrives on extended at-bats

Seattle — RHP Bryce Woo

Record: 5–5

ERA: 3.62

WHIP: 1.21

Strikeouts: 78

Profile:

Excellent command and elite fastball ride

Angels’ lineup has been inconsistent vs. right-handed pitching

Woo has been strong at home (3.11 ERA at T-Mobile Park)

Angels’ right-handed bats match poorly with his elevated fastball

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Angels (36–50)

Road Record: 17–27

Last 10: 3–7

Trend:

Offense averaging 3.9 runs per game over last 10

Rotation ERA: 4.88 over last 10

Bullpen has blown 4 leads in last 9 games

Seattle Mariners (43–43)

Home Record: 24–19

Last 10: 5–5

Trend:

Offense averaging 4.6 runs per game over last 10

Pitching staff allowing 4.0 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA: 3.55 (top‑10 in MLB)

Injury Report

Angels

Mike Trout — OUT (back)

Taylor Ward — OUT (wrist)

Reid Detmers — OUT (shoulder)

Luis Rengifo — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Impact: Trout’s absence continues to limit the Angels’ offensive ceiling. Ward’s injury removes another key bat.

Mariners

J.P. Crawford — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Matt Brash — OUT (elbow)

Robbie Ray — OUT (shoulder)

Ty France — OUT (forearm)

Impact: Crawford’s status affects Seattle’s top‑of‑order stability. France’s absence weakens middle‑order power.

Key Player Matchups

Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. José Soriano (LAA)

Rodríguez has a .298 average vs. right-handed pitching this season. Soriano’s curveball must stay sharp — Julio crushes hanging breaking balls.

Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Bryce Woo (SEA)

O’Hoppe has been one of the Angels’ few consistent power threats. Woo’s elevated fastball is a tough matchup for O’Hoppe’s swing path.

Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Angels Bullpen

Raleigh has 4 HR in his last 10 games. Angels’ bullpen has allowed 16 runs in its last 22 innings.

Series History

2025 Season Series: Mariners won 10–3

Last 10 Meetings: Mariners lead 7–3

At T-Mobile Park: Mariners have won 8 of last 10

Trend:

Seattle has dominated the matchup recently

Angels’ pitching has struggled in this ballpark

Betting Trends

Angels

3–7 last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Angels are 2–8 in last 10 road games vs. SEA

Mariners

5–5 last 10

Unders hit in 6 of last 10

Mariners are 9–4 in Woo’s last 13 starts

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Angels         7

Seattle Mariners              – 177

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

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