Philadelphia Phillies (65-44) vs. Seattle Mariners (58-53)
August 4, 2024 4:10 pm EDT
The Line: Seattle Mariners +121 / Philadelphia Phillies -143; Over/Under: +6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 4th, at T-Mobile Park.
Phillies Blew It
The Phillies blew it in extra innings as they walked in the winning run after loading the bases. Alec Bohm did have a strong game, finishing with one hit and driving in three RBIs. The Phillies are averaging 4.85 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.99 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the pitching is 5th. They have a positive run differential of 0.86 which is 2nd in the league. Bryce Harper has hit 24 home runs and driven in 67 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who sits with a 10-5 record and an ERA of 2.94. In his last start against the New York Yankees, he went five innings, giving up seven hits and seven runs.
Mariners Have Impressed
The Mariners have impressed in this tournament even though they have been tested. Mitch Haniger had a strong game, finishing with a hit and driving in two RBIs. The Mariners are averaging 3.97 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 2nd. They have really had to lean on the pitching this season and to make a run they are going to need the offense to be more consistent. Cal Raleigh has hit 23 home runs and driven in 67 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Mariners will be Logan Gilbert, who sits with a 6-7 record and an ERA of 3.11. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox, he went two innings giving up seven hits and seven runs.
Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Both of these pitchers have been good overall this season, but both are coming off one of their worst starts of the season. The better pitcher in this game is Wheeler, and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The Mariners’ offense is averaging only 3.97 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. This game will be a comfortable victory. Back the Phillies on the money line.
