Phillies Look to Extend Streak Against Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies (73-58) open a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners (62-69) on Monday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. The Phillies enter the game on a nine-game winning streak, having outscored opponents 64-30 during that span, according to multiple reports.

Philadelphia's latest victory came Sunday in dramatic fashion, as they rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4. Edmundo Sosa went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in that game. The Phillies have won nine straight since the Field of Dreams Game, a stretch that has pulled them within three games of the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.

The Mariners, meanwhile, are coming off a 19-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, though they won the weekend series 2-1. Randy Arozarena was a bright spot, going 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run. Seattle has won two of its last three series, according to one report.

Probable Pitchers: Wheeler vs. Gilbert

Right-handers Zack Wheeler and Logan Gilbert are the projected starters.

Wheeler (10-4, 2.92 ERA) makes his 22nd start. In his last outing, he allowed two earned runs on two hits over five innings against the Miami Marlins, earning a no-decision. Over his last seven starts, Wheeler is 1-3 with a 4.59 ERA, according to multiple reports.

Gilbert (10-7, 3.35 ERA) makes his 26th start. He earned a win in his last appearance, throwing five innings of three-run ball against the Milwaukee Brewers. Over his last seven starts, Gilbert is 3-2 with a 3.77 ERA.

How to Watch and Listen

Monday's game will be televised on NBCSP (Philadelphia) and SEAM (Seattle). Radio coverage will be available on 94WIP and the iHeart app for Phillies fans, and Seattle Sports (710 AM) for Mariners fans, according to one report.

Odds and Betting Lines

Odds for the game vary slightly by sportsbook. BetMGM lists the Phillies as -115 moneyline favorites, with a run line of Phillies -1.5 (+155) and a total of 6.5 runs (Over -125), per multiple reports.

DraftKings lists the Phillies at -108 on the moneyline, with the Mariners at +101. The run line is Phillies -1.5 (+158) and the total is 6.5 (Over -122), according to a Sports Illustrated report.

Notable Player Props

Sports Illustrated highlighted a prop bet involving Phillies infielder Luis Arraez, who saw his nine-game hitting streak end Sunday. During the streak, Arraez went 16-for-37 (.432) with seven runs scored and six RBIs. The report suggested taking the over on Arraez's hits plus runs plus RBIs total.

Conclusion

The Phillies enter as a slight favorite given their recent hot streak, but the Mariners have shown resilience despite Sunday's blowout loss. With two capable starters on the mound, Monday's matchup could come down to which offense can break through first.