The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at T-Mobile Park. On Friday the Astros were able to secure the 5-2 victory.
The Astros come into this game with a 62-32 record overall and it was good pitching that was the difference as they were able to secure the victory on Friday. The Astros strength this season has been the pitching and they are giving up 3.36 runs per game. Houston is averaging 4.44 runs per game which is 14th in the league. Yordan Alvarez has hit 28 home runs and driven in 65 RBIs.
On the other side of this matchup is the Mariners who sit with a 51-43 record overall and they had 14 games in a row before losing on Friday. Much like the Astros, the Mariners pitching has been the strength giving up 3.75 runs per game which is 4th in the league. Rookie Julio Rodriguez has been a star this season for the Mariners hitting 16 home runs and driving in 52 RBIs.