Mariners aim to sweep series against the Phillies
Seattle makes two lineup changes and sends Bryan Woo to the mound as it tries to complete a sweep and trim a 2.5-game AL West gap.
- On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0 at T-Mobile Park, preventing a series sweep after Seattle won the first two games.
- Entering the series finale, Seattle looked to complete a three-game sweep; the Mariners, currently 64-70, aimed to narrow gaps in the American League West and Wild Card races.
- Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, a three-run shot in the second inning capping a four-run Phillies rally, while pitcher Jesus Luzardo struck out nine over seven innings and reached 200 strikeouts for the second straight season.
- Moving to 74-60, the Phillies remain 4 1/2 games back of Atlanta in the NL East, while Seattle's loss drops them to 64-70, three games behind Houston in the AL West.
- Friday brings the Phillies to Los Angeles against the Angels with RHP Andrew Painter facing Angels LHP Reid Detmers, while the Mariners travel to Toronto to open their series against Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease.
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Mariners aim to sweep series against the Phillies
The Seattle Mariners meet the Philadelphia Phillies looking to sweep their three-game series.
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