Welcome to the Chooch series. When the Phillies play the Mariners, there really is nothing to hang on, but this time there is: Carlos Ruiz is back in Philadelphia. The catcher who received the final pitch of the Phils’ second world championship will certainly be feted over this two-game series. Also, yes, this is a two-game series.
What to expect
Despite being the team that everyone seems to love (including this writer), the Mariners haven’t been very good this season. At 15-17, they’re better than the Phils by record, but they’re looking way up at the first-place Astros – and how.