Mariners vs Astros starting pitchers
- Hunter Brown for Houston Astros
- Bryce Miller for Seattle Mariners
Mariners vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Mariners |
Astros |
| Hits |
1143 (29th) |
1412 (Tied-1st) |
| Batting Average |
.223 (29th) |
.263 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
611 (23rd) |
689 (11th) |
| Runs |
644 (22nd) |
725 (10th) |
| Home Runs |
177 (14th) |
184 (11th) |
| Walks |
552 (4th) |
433 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
136 (9th) |
91 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1573 (1st) |
1134 (28th) |
| Pitches |
23463 (5th) |
21617 (30th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
9-8 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
10-4 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
9-7 |
| 9/19/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
4-0 |
Seattle Mariners recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
6-5 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
8-4 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
8-2 |
| 9/19/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
3-2 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
Mariners vs Astros predictions
When the Seattle Mariners take the field against the Houston Astros, all eyes might be on Julio Rodriguez. He's been swinging a powerful bat, and if his recent performances are any indication, we could expect him to bring in a few pivotal plays that could turn the game. With the addition of Cal Raleigh's consistent power hitting, the Mariners definitely pack a punch. Raleigh, having piled on the RBIs this season, looks primed to add more given his knack for timing his hits when they're most needed. Together, these two could seriously stir things up against the Astros' pitching, especially if Hunter Brown has an off day.
Switching focus to the Houston Astros, Yordan Alvarez, despite battling a knee bruise, remains a gamechanger. His ability to send the ball sailing out of the park could rake in crucial runs, keeping the Astros' offense robust. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve's agility and prowess at the plate might just see him scoring and driving in a few himself, adding that incremental advantage. If Alvarez and Altuve both perform to their potential, they can hand the Astros the offensive depth required to challenge the Mariners' pitching arsenal effectively.
Considering the probable performances and the statistics leading up to this matchup, I'm leaning towards a victory for the Houston Astros. Their blend of powerful hitting and slightly deeper bullpen gives them the edge over the Mariners in this series opener. While it'll likely be a close call, especially with the Mariners' solid lineup, the Astros have that slight advantage at home, tipping the scales in their favor for a win at Minute Maid Park. So, if you're placing bets or just rooting from the sofa, the Astros might just be the team to watch in this exciting AL West showdown.
Houston Astros injuries
- Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Chas McCormick (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
Seattle Mariners injuries
- Gregory Santos (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Luis Castillo (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Yimi Garcia (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Taylor Dollard (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jackson Kowar (RP): 60-Day-IL
Mariners vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Mon 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
10% |
