Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ET
Broadcast: RSNW, NBCSP, MLB Network
Match Overview
Two playoff contenders square off as the Mariners, second in the AL West, visit the Phillies, leaders of the NL East. Both teams are 6–4 in their last 10 and looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. This marks their first meeting of 2025.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | Logan Gilbert | 3-4 | 3.31 | 0.98 | 124 |
| Phillies | Ranger Suárez | 8-6 | 3.28 | 1.18 | 101 |
- Gilbert has a 2.22 ERA at home but a 4.86 ERA on the road. He allowed 2 ER over 6.1 IP in his last start vs. Baltimore.
- Suárez was roughed up in his last outing (6 ER vs. Cincinnati) but has been solid overall.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Mariners | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 6-4 | 6-4 |
| Batting Avg | .237 | .231 |
| Team ERA | 3.88 | 3.66 |
| Road/Home Record | 31-32 (road) | 37-21 (home) |
| HR Record | — | 35-8 when hitting 2+ HRs |
- Seattle dropped 2 of 3 to the Mets over the weekend, including a 7-run outing against George Kirby.
- Philadelphia outslugged Washington 11–9 on Sunday, with Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber all going deep.
Players to Watch
- Mariners:
- Josh Naylor: .286 AVG, 22 doubles, 15 HR
- Julio Rodríguez: 13-for-42, 3 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games
- Phillies:
- Trea Turner: .291 AVG, 27 doubles, 12 HR
- J.T. Realmuto: 11-for-35 in last 10 games
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners 7.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 119
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
