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Phillies Look to Overcome Recent Challenges and Secure Home Victory against Struggling Mariners

The article discusses the upcoming interleague matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Philadelphia Phillies, who are both contenders for the postseason. The Mariners are coming off a series against the Mets, while the Phillies recently split a series with the Nationals. Last season, the Mariners won two out of three games in a series against the Phillies. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mariners -104 | Phillies -109
• Spread: Mariners 0 (-29) | Phillies 0 (-4)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners suffered their third loss in four games during their interleague matchup against the Mets on Saturday. Despite the defeat, the Mariners maintained a solid position in the standings, standing second in the AL West and tied for the top two wild card spots in the American League. During Saturday's game, Seattle struggled offensively, only managing four hits with Eugenio Suarez hitting a home run in the ninth inning to prevent a shutout. Pitcher Bryan Woo took the tough loss after six innings of work. Logan Gilbert is set to start the next game for the Mariners, looking to improve on his 3-4 record and 3.31 ERA this season. Gilbert has been consistent in his recent starts, showcasing solid numbers over his past three outings. Despite his previous struggles against the Phillies, Gilbert will be looking to capitalize on his fourth career start against them in the upcoming game.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies earned a split of a four-game series with the Washington Nationals on Sunday, winning a high-scoring game on the road. With a record of 71-53, the Phillies continue to lead the NL East by 5.5 games over the Mets. Key contributors to the victory included Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Nick Castellanos, each of whom had notable performances at the plate. Despite a rough outing by Aaron Nola, the bullpen held on to secure the win, with Tanner Banks picking up the victory and Jhoan Duran recording his 21st save. Ranger Suarez is set to start the next game for the Phillies, looking to bounce back from a recent loss and improve on his 8-6 record for the season. Suarez has had success against the Mariners in the past and will aim to continue that trend in his upcoming start.

Phillies Look to Overcome Recent Challenges and Secure Home Victory against Struggling Mariners

Both playoff-bound teams have recently faced some challenges. Seattle has lost three of its last four games, while the Philles have dropped four of their last six. Despite this, the Phillies have a strong home record of 37-21 for the season. They also have the advantage of playing early on Sunday, giving them extra time to rest before the Mariners even begin their game. However, being the only game on Sunday night presents its own set of challenges, as the other teams have more time to rest before Monday. It is predicted that Suarez will perform well, leading the Phillies to victory at home and giving them a head start in this series.

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