MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (68-59) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (73-53)

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Game Details

  • Time: 1:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
  • Series Status: Phillies lead 2–0
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Pitching Matchup

  • Mariners: Bryce Miller (2–5, 5.73 ERA) – returning from elbow injury
  • Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez (11–4, 2.39 ERA) – dominant at home with a .213 opponent AVG

Sánchez has allowed just 2 earned runs over his last 19 innings at Citizens Bank Park, while Miller’s peripherals suggest positive regression despite recent struggles.

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: MLB leader with 47 HR and 102 RBI
  • Julio Rodríguez: .261 AVG, 24 HR, 23 doubles
  • Eugenio Suárez: 38 HR, 21 doubles, .233 AVG

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Kyle Schwarber: 43 HR, 103 RBI – 2nd in MLB homers, 1st in RBI
  • Trea Turner: .295 AVG, 8-game hit streak
  • Bryce Harper: .262 AVG, 3 HR in last 5 games

Betting Insights

Despite Philly’s 21-hit explosion yesterday, sharp money is leaning toward the under due to Sánchez’s ground-ball dominance and Seattle’s road struggles against lefties.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              8.5

Philadelphia Phillies      – 143

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025