Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners (2026-06-30). José Soriano vs Bryan Woo at T-Mobile Park.
José Soriano of the Angels enters this contest with a strong 3.32 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 95 innings pitched across 17 starts this season, showcasing a high strikeout rate of 9.66 K/9. His recent form has been exceptional, with his ERA trending downwards and a perfect 0.00 ERA over his last five starts, including four starts with zero earned runs allowed and a quality start percentage of 66.7 percent. Conversely, Bryan Woo for the Mariners holds a 4.26 ERA and an impressive 1.04 WHIP over 93 innings in 16 starts, demonstrating excellent control with a 1.74 BB/9, though his ERA has been trending upwards recently. Woo has also maintained a 66.7 percent quality start rate, but his last five outings include two starts with three or more earned runs allowed, indicating a slight dip in recent performance compared to Soriano.
Offensively, the Angels exhibit a slightly stronger batting profile with a .716 OPS and 388 runs scored this season, compared to the Mariners' .696 OPS and 348 runs. Both teams have similar home run totals, with the Angels hitting 101 and the Mariners 105. On the pitching side, the Mariners hold a distinct advantage, boasting a team ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.19, significantly better than the Angels' 4.58 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. This suggests that while the Angels may have a marginal edge in offensive production, the Mariners' pitching staff is more effective at limiting opponents.
The head-to-head history between these two teams in 2025 shows the Mariners winning nine of the thirteen matchups, often with lower scoring games, particularly in the later part of the season. The total line for this game is set at 7.5 runs, which appears to align with the Mariners' strong pitching and the recent trend of lower-scoring affairs between these two clubs, especially considering Bryan Woo's ability to limit walks and Soriano's dominant recent form. The historical context of these matchups, combined with the current pitching strengths, suggests that a lower-scoring outcome is a reasonable consideration.
