The Philadelphia Phillies (65-44) will try to snap their five-game losing streak against the Seattle Mariners (58-53) on Saturday.
Friday's series opener couldn't have started worse for the slumping Phillies after starter Tyler Phillips couldn't make it out of the second inning. The rookie got lit up for three home runs in his 1 2/3 innings of work. Things got out of hand in a hurry after the Mariners clobbered a three-run home run and a grand slam in the second inning to take an early 8-0 lead.
While the bullpen kept things in check, allowing a pair of runs the rest of the way, the Philly bats couldn't muster any offense until the ninth, when they scored a pair of runs.
Things can't get much worse for the Phillies now, who saw their NL East slip to 5.0 games. Things are bound to improve at some point, but who knows when?
“Obviously, we want this to change,” Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber said, per MLB.com Todd Zolecki. “We know with the room that we have, it’s going to change. Right? If we knew when, that’d be great.”
Phillies vs. Mariners probable pitchers, Aug. 3
- Orion Kerkering (2-2) will open Saturday's game for the Phillies — his second time opening this season. The right-hander comes in with a 2.21 ERA and 1.06 WHIP after a couple of rough outings in July saw him post a 4.09 ERA for the month. The last time he opened, he threw a clean inning in the first-half finale against Oakland.
- Bryce Miller (8-7) will counter for the Mariners. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3.46 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 21 starts this season. He finished July on a hot streak, going 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA, with 18 strikeouts to just one walk in four starts.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, Aug. 3
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. CF Brandon Marsh
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. RF Nick Castellanos
- 8. 2B Bryson Stott
- 9. LF Austin Hays
Seattle Mariners starting lineup, Aug. 3
- 1. CF Victor Robles
- 2. LF Randy Arozarena
- 3. C Cal Raleigh
- 4. 1B Justin Turner
- 5. 2B Jorge Polanco
- 6. SS Dylan Moore
- 7. RF Mitch Haniger
- 8. DH Mitch Garver
- 9. 3B Josh Rojas
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Mariners broadcast will be on ROOTNW.
- MLB Network will carry a national broadcast (out-of-market only).
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Mariners fans can tune into the game on KIRO 710.