The Seattle Mariners kick off a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at home at T-Mobile Park, looking to see an opportunity to tie the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West.

After Houston’s loss this afternoon to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Mariners sit just a half game out of first place in the divisional race. The Astros are 4-6 over their last ten, while Seattle has won its last five games coming into tonight.

Seattle’s offense has been on fire, pounding the Atlanta Braves for 28 runs over the weekend before sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals with pitching that held their opponents to just two or three runs a night. The Angels now stand in their way as Seattle looks to extend its momentum in the division race.

Los Angeles comes in playing better baseball, having won three of its last four, but at eight games under .500, they are effectively out of the postseason picture.

Bryce Miller takes the mound for Seattle. The right-hander is 4–5 with a 5.53 ERA, inflated by rough outings before and after his midseason IL stint for elbow inflammation. He has looked sharper in his last two starts, allowing only two runs over 11.1 innings, and the Mariners hope he can continue trending in the right direction as October approaches.

For the Angels, José Soriano gets the call. His 10–10 record with a 4.07 ERA reflects his inconsistency. He closed August with a dominant seven scoreless innings against Houston, but followed it up with a disastrous 2.1-inning outing against Oakland, surrendering eight runs and five walks.

Prediction

Expect the Mariners’ balanced attack and momentum to carry them through, with Miller doing just enough to outduel Soriano.

Prediction: Mariners 5, Angels 3

Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Angels

1. Mike Trout — DH

2. Zach Neto — SS

3. Yoán Moncada — 3B

4. Taylor Ward — LF

5. Chris Taylor — RF

6. Luis Rengifo — 2B

7. Travis d’Arnaud — C

8. Logan Davidson — 1B

9. Bryce Teodosio — CF

Starting Pitcher: José Soriano (RHP) — 10‑10, 4.07 ERA

Seattle Mariners

1. Randy Arozarena — LF

2. Cal Raleigh — C

3. Julio Rodríguez — CF

4. Josh Naylor — 1B

5. Jorge Polanco — DH

6. Eugenio Suárez — 3B

7. Luke Raley — RF

8. Leo Rivas — 2B

9. J.P. Crawford — SS

Starting Pitcher: Bryce Miller (RHP) — 4‑5, 5.53 ERA

How to Watch Angels vs. Mariners

First pitch for tonight’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners is set for 9:40 PM Eastern / 6:40 PM Pacific at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

The game airs live on MLB Network nationally. Local viewers can catch the game on Root Sports Northwest and FanDuel Sports Network West.

Looking to catch the game for free? The MLB Network is available on streaming on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV, all of which offer free trials.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners

Time: 9:40 PM Eastern

Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA

TV: FanDuel Sports Network West (Angels), ROOTNW (Mariners); MLB Network (out‑of‑market) 

Streaming: MLB.tv (out-of-market)