Mariners vs Cubs Prediction 23 August 2026
📡 Seattle have edged the Cubs twice in a row with late-game heroics - 6-5 in 10 innings and 5-4, courtesy of a Randy Arozarena home run in the ninth. The Mariners have now won five of their last seven games and are clearly riding a wave of momentum after a tough road trip to Milwaukee. Bryce Miller and Shota Imanaga are set to start in Game 3.
Head-to-Head
📊 Heading into this series, Seattle held a 4-6 record in their last 10 games against the Cubs. With two recent wins replacing previous losses, the Mariners now have a 6-4 edge in the head-to-head. Notably, Seattle have claimed victory in the last four meetings, posting scores of 14-6, 6-5, and 5-4, along with another impressive offensive showing at home in the current series.
Head-to-head statistics Mariners - Cubs
Seattle Mariners Team Overview
The Mariners showed resilience late in the game on two occasions. On Saturday, Arozarena hit two home runs and robbed another deep drive with a defensive gem. Even after Cade Anderson’s debut and a late deficit, Seattle kept the pressure on right up to the final out.
Match Results: Seattle Mariners
Chicago Cubs Team Overview
The Cubs have played two competitive games but have twice failed to hold onto their lead. On Saturday, they were up 4-2 heading into the ninth inning, but the relievers once again faltered down the stretch. This is particularly concerning ahead of Game 3, as the bullpen’s workload is already starting to show.
Match Results: Chicago Cubs
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Bryce Miller is slated to start for Seattle - he’s 4-7 with a 3.71 ERA. While his current official numbers are slightly less impressive than earlier CBS projections, Miller continues to limit walks and consistently delivers five to six competitive innings for the Mariners.
Shota Imanaga enters at 8-9 with a 3.77 ERA and 140 strikeouts. This is a closely matched pitching duel, offering the Cubs no clear advantage on the mound.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Imanaga has the tools to halt the hosts’ current momentum, so Game 3 of the series doesn’t look like a foregone conclusion despite back-to-back wins for Seattle. The Mariners have twice rallied past the Cubs in the late innings and are riding a run of five wins in their last seven games. Both starting pitchers are virtually even when it comes to ERA, but Chicago’s bullpen has squandered leads on consecutive nights. Home-field advantage and Seattle’s strong finishes tip the balance in favor of the Mariners. We’re backing a Seattle Mariners win.
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