Dodgers Preview Postseason with Seattle Series and Logan Gilbert

SEATTLE, Washington — The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the postseason, and they face a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners this week. Beginning on September 27, 2025, this matchup provides the Dodgers a chance to preview elite pitching, specifically from Mariners’ starting pitcher Logan Gilbert.

Postseason play often presents unexpected challenges, from different pitchers to varied management strategies. The Dodgers have already experienced this with George Kirby‘s strong performance, and they will now prepare for Gilbert, a formidable pitcher known for his work ethic.

Gilbert’s season saw him sidelined for part of the year due to a forearm strain, but he returned in late July and has since excelled. He is striking out more batters than ever, showcasing his skill on the mound.

Facing pitchers like Gilbert and Kirby is essential preparation for the playoffs, where timely hits can lead to victory. The Dodgers experienced this firsthand on Friday when they secured a narrow 3-2 win against Kirby’s dominant performance through timely hits and superb pitching strategies.

Although Gilbert has been tough to hit, he does have a vulnerability — home runs. He’s allowed a long ball in seven of his past eight starts, a statistic the Dodgers will likely aim to exploit. Aside from home runs, Gilbert has only permitted more than three runs in a single outing during this period.

The Dodgers, currently positioned as the No. 3 seed in the National League playoffs, hope to use this series to fine-tune their approach ahead of the postseason. Their matchup against the Mariners not only serves as a final test before the playoffs but also allows both teams to rest their players and reassess strategy.

As both teams have already secured their division titles, their encounters over the next few days will be pivotal in setting the tone for October baseball.