The Houston Astros are set to face the Seattle Mariners as they aim to end their seven-game road losing streak. The matchup will take place on Monday at 4:10 p.m. EDT in Seattle.
Astros vs. Mariners: A Recap of the Teams
The Astros come into the game with a 6-10 record, placing them fifth in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Mariners have a slight edge with a 7-9 record, currently holding the fourth position in the division.
Pitching Matchup
On the mound for the Astros is Mike Burrows, who has a record of 1-2 along with a 5.63 ERA and 15 strikeouts. The Mariners will counter with George Kirby, boasting a record of 1-2, a 3.60 ERA, and 16 strikeouts.
Offensive Performance
- The Astros lead the American League with a .275 team batting average.
- The Mariners rank ninth in the AL, holding a .312 on-base percentage.
Among the standout players, Yordan Alvarez of the Astros has recorded four doubles and six home runs, hitting .340. For the Mariners, Randy Arozarena has contributed significantly with three doubles and a home run, batting .291.
Recent Trends
In their last ten games, the Mariners have a 4-6 record, hitting just .193 with a 3.16 ERA, while outscoring opponents by two runs. Conversely, the Astros struggle with a 2-8 record, a .277 batting average, and a 7.69 ERA, having been outscored by 19 runs.
Injury Updates
Injuries have impacted both teams:
- Mariners Injuries:
- Victor Robles: 10-Day IL (pectoral)
- Carlos Vargas: 60-Day IL (lat)
- Miles Mastrobuoni: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Brice Miller: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Logan Evans: 60-Day IL (arm)
- Astros Injuries:
- Cody Bolton: day-to-day (back)
- Jeremy Pena: day-to-day (knee)
- Jake Meyers: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Cristian Javier: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
The upcoming game presents a critical opportunity for the Astros to reverse their trend and regain momentum on the road. Both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths as they continue into the season.
