Sept. 16, 2026 Updated 4:18 pm EDT

The Seattle Mariners will try to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Los Angeles Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET on Wednesday. George Kirby (9-11, 4.25 ERA) will start for the Mariners, who are 70-82 this season and third in the AL West. Yusei Kikuchi (1-5, 4.75 ERA) is starting for the Angels, who are 58-93 and fifth in the AL West.

How to watch Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles AngelsMariners vs. Angels odds
Favorite Moneyline: Mariners -139
Underdog Moneyline: Angels +115
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: +100
Total Under Odds: -120
Injury reportsMariners

Emerson Hancock: 15 Day IL (Groin), Cole Wilcox: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Colt Emerson: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Will Wilson: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Luke Raley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Brash: 60 Day IL (Lat), Logan Evans: 60 Day IL (Arm), Brennen Davis: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Nick Davila: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Brendan Donovan: 7 Day IL (Head)

Angels

Nolan Schanuel: 10 Day IL (Side), Gustavo Campero: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Sam Bachman: 15 Day IL (Forearm), George Klassen: 15 Day IL (Back), Jack Kochanowicz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoan Moncada: 60 Day IL (Knee), Robert Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Rendón: 60 Day IL (Hip)

Stats to know
Seattle’s Randy Arozarena has hit 25 home runs this season. He has also tallied 75 RBIs and has scored 100 runs. In 625 plate appearances, he has recorded a .277 BA, .373 OBP and .477 SLG with a 9.8% walk rate and a 21.4% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 23 steals on 31 attempts.
In 607 plate appearances, Josh Naylor has slashed .271/.327/.363 this season. He has hit 10 long balls and driven in 50 runs with a strikeout rate of 12.7% and a walk rate of 6.9%. He has 27 stolen bases on 34 attempts. He has come around to score 57 times.
Zach Neto has hit 26 home runs this season. He has also tallied 74 RBIs and has scored 95 runs. In 652 plate appearances, he has recorded a .241 BA, .321 OBP and .442 SLG with an 8.7% walk rate and a 30.5% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 20 steals on 31 attempts.
In 587 plate appearances, Mike Trout has hit 21 long balls, tallied 52 RBIs and scored 81 runs. He is batting .243/.379/.427 and has posted a 26.2% strikeout rate and a 16.4% walk rate. Trout has recorded 11 steals on 11 attempts.

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