PHILADELPHIA — Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo earned a few stray boos from the crowd after allowing a first-inning home run to the Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez. By the time Luzardo left the game after a masterful six-inning,

Luzardo was the third straight lefty starter, the upheaval of Wheeler having a start delayed and then Aaron Nola’s return lining up the southpaws. That’s not manager Rob Thomson’s preference. But in this odd series where all three got to face the same team, it worked beautifully.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Seattle Mariners close out their three-game series on Wednesday. Philadelphia beat the Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday and has won three straight games. Meanwhile, Seattle has dropped four consecutive contests.

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Seattle Mariners in the final matchup of this three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. MLB odds list Philadelphia as a -140 favorite, while the total sits at 8.5. My Mariners vs. Phillies predictions expect a low-scoring affair this afternoon. Read on for my MLB picks for Wednesday, August 20.

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed the Seattle Mariners to Citizens Bank Park for a rare visit from the American League West squad. Then the Phillies provided t

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Luzardo is in his head, but in a positive way. It is not about making great pitches all the time, but good pitches.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner makes bold admission about offense after wasting a strong start by pitcher Jesus Luzardo.