Seattle Mariners routs Houston Astros 8-3
Game Summary
Seattle Mariners topped Houston Astros 8-3. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Seattle Mariners's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 1st. Seattle Mariners pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Luke Raley led Seattle Mariners's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Seattle Mariners reliever Nick Davila threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Yordan Alvarez led Houston Astros's offense, going 3-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Cody Bolton threw 3.1 IP, 1 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 6 K, 3 BB (108 pitches). The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.3 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Houston Astros starter Mike Burrows: 5.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 4 K, 3 BB (102 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 2.70).
Hitting Analysis
Seattle Mariners: 11 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.297). 7 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Brendan Donovan (3-for-5), Luke Raley (2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI), J.P. Crawford (2-for-5).
Houston Astros: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.156). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Yordan Alvarez (3-for-3, 1 HR), Braden Shewmake (2-for-4, 2 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Isaac Paredes (0-for-3), Christian Walker (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.