Mariners aim for sweep as Jesús Luzardo faces Bryan Woo
The Seattle Mariners can complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Aug. 26, when Bryan Woo opposes Phillies lefty Jesús Luzardo at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is 1:10 p.m. PDT (4:10 p.m. ET). The jess luzardo start caps a series Seattle leads 2-0 after wins of 9-2 and 4-1.
Key Takeaways
- Bryan Woo returns for Seattle after extra rest for shoulder discomfort; Jesús Luzardo starts for Philadelphia.
- Mariners seek a sweep and a 5-1 homestand; Philadelphia enters on a two-game skid at 73-60.
- Oddsmakers list Seattle at -114 and Philadelphia at -100 with an over/under of 8 runs.
- Cal Raleigh moves to cleanup as DH on a hot homestand; Cole Young sits with Brock Rodden at second base.
Who Is Starting for the Mariners and Phillies?
Bryan Woo gets the ball for Seattle in the series finale at T-Mobile Park, where he has posted a 2.45 FIP and a .208 opponent wOBA this season, per Lookout Landing. He returns after taking additional days between starts to address shoulder discomfort that surfaced during his Aug. 16 outing against Houston.
The Phillies counter with left-hander Jesús Luzardo, who is turning in a strong 2026 campaign at 11-5 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings, according to Yahoo Sports. Since June 10, Luzardo is 7-1 with a 2.06 ERA heading into this jess luzardo start against Woo, who is 9-8 with a 4.10 ERA this season.
Can the Mariners Sweep the Phillies?
Seattle enters Game #134 riding momentum from back-to-back wins over Philadelphia. The Mariners took Tuesday's contest 4-1 after neither team scored until the sixth inning, and they rolled 9-2 on Monday. That puts them at 64-69 on the season and winners of four of their last five games.
A Wednesday victory would complete the sweep and close a 5-1 homestand. The home team has won the last five meetings between these clubs, per Yahoo Sports. For more offbeat sports angles, see our Bizarre News & Florida Man coverage hub.
What Do the Betting Lines and Predictions Say?
Oddsmakers see a tight contest: Seattle is listed at -114 on the moneyline while Philadelphia sits at -100, with the run line at Phillies -1.5 and the total at 8 runs, per Yahoo Sports lines from Aug. 26.
Yahoo's model leans Mariners 5, Phillies 3, citing Woo's recent form — he is 2-0 with an 18-inning, two-earned-run stretch over his last three starts. Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Tuesday and has 10 homers in his last 53 games after 29 in his prior 74.
Who Is in the Lineups?
Lookout Landing reports Cal Raleigh, riding a hot homestand, moves back to cleanup as designated hitter. Cole Young is not starting for only the second time this season; Brock Rodden shifts to second base, with Weston Wilson, Jhonny Pereda, and Patrick Wisdom also in the field.
On Philadelphia's side, Alec Bohm has hit .417/.462/.667 over his last nine games, while Trea Turner is 0-for-12 in his last three. The Phillies struck out 11 times Tuesday, their highest total since July 24.