Mariners vs Angels Prediction 25 September 2026
📡 Seattle are back in divisional action following a dramatic 6-5 extra-innings win over Houston. The Mariners stand at 74-84, clinging to the slimmest of mathematical playoff hopes-they trail the leaders by four games with just four left to play. The Angels, meanwhile, sit at 60-98 and are riding a three-game losing streak. On Thursday, Seattle hold a significant edge on the mound, with Bryan Woo set to start opposite Grayson Rodriguez.
Seattle have won six of their last ten games and maintained their edge over the Angels.
📊 Seattle have come out on top in six of their last ten meetings with the Angels. While the most recent series in Anaheim went 2-1 in favor of Los Angeles, the Mariners claimed the final game with a convincing 7-2 victory. In four of the last seven head-to-head matchups, Seattle have scored at least six runs, and the home side still hold a double-digit advantage in total runs over this span.
Head-to-head statistics Mariners - Angels

The Mariners are still clinging to their postseason hopes and get Woo back during his strongest stretch of September.
The Mariners rallied against Houston yesterday, sealing the win in the tenth inning thanks to Josh Naylor’s clutch hit. Randy Arozarena crossed the plate three times, while Julio Rodriguez collected three hits and drew a crucial bases-loaded walk. This result keeps Seattle’s faint playoff hopes alive, at least mathematically. At home, the club holds a 41-36 record and now faces an opponent coming off three straight losses.
Match Results: Seattle Mariners

The Angels have dropped three straight and once again send out Rodriguez, whose pitching has been underwhelming this season.
The Angels are wrapping up their season with a tough 60-98 record. After their series against Minnesota, they dropped two straight games to the Athletics-7-9 and 3-7-allowing a total of 16 runs over those two nights. While their offense can deliver the occasional high-scoring performance, consistency remains an issue both at the plate and on the mound. Next up for Los Angeles is a matchup against Woo, a pitcher against whom this current lineup has struggled to make solid contact.
Match Results: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Bryan Woo takes the mound for Seattle, carrying a 12-9 record with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. Over his last four starts, he has surrendered just four earned runs across 25.1 innings. Woo has thrown back-to-back scoreless outings against the Athletics, working a combined 14 innings, and in his most recent appearance at Colorado, he allowed three runs over 5.1 innings. The current Angels lineup has managed just a .190 batting average and a .206 wOBA against him.
Grayson Rodriguez enters the game with a 5.96 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. In his four September starts, he’s given up 14 earned runs in 22 innings. While his last two outings showed improvement-three runs over 6.2 innings and two runs over 5.1-his season-long inconsistency remains a concern. Facing a team still clinging to their playoff hopes, Rodriguez will need to handle relentless pressure on the basepaths.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Seattle enter this matchup with a much more reliable starting pitcher on the mound. Woo has allowed just four earned runs over his last four outings, while Rodriguez is enduring a season with an ERA hovering around 6.00. The Mariners hold a 6-4 edge in the recent head-to-head series, have home-field advantage, and are coming off an emotional extra-innings win that kept their postseason hopes alive. The Angels have dropped three straight, conceding 16 runs over their last two games. If Woo can deliver another solid six-inning start, Seattle won’t need a huge night at the plate to secure a decisive advantage. We’re backing a Seattle Mariners win.
