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Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (8-6, 3.18 ERA) starts against Seattle on August 18th at Citizens Bank Park.

Suarez aims to rebound from recent struggles, posting a 6.59 ERA in his last five starts.

The Phillies (71-53) hold a 6-game lead in the NL East, while the Mariners (68-57) are second in the AL West.

PHILADELPHIA − Ranger Suarez hopes to give the Phillies ' pitching situation a positive jolt when he steps onto the mound to face Seattle at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 18.

First pitch is a 6:45 p.m. The game airs on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

The news of Zach Wheeler being sidelined by a blood clot and Aaron Nola's shaky return from the injured list in a loss at Washington on Aug. 17 certainly causes concern.

Likewise, Suarez, who is 8-6 with a 3.18 ERA in 18 s

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