Astros Lose To Mariners | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Teoscar Hernandez #35 of the Seattle Mariners argues with home plate umpire Stu Scheurwater #85 after he was called out on strikes in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 20, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros were swept at home by Seattle. Houston lost to the Mariners 7-6 in the final outing of their three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown was charged the loss after he allowed six earned runs in less than three innings. Yordan Alvarez and Mauricio Dubon each drove in a pair of runs as Houston slipped to 70-and-55. The Astros will remain home to host the Boston Red Sox tonight. Right-hander Cristian Javier is slated to start the series opener.