Astros Lose To Mariners | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners steals second base against Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park on May 27, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Astros dropped their series opener in Seattle. Houston lost to the Mariners 3-2 in the first outing of a four-game set at T-Mobile Park. Jose Abreu and Victor Caratini both drove-in a run in the setback. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez slipped to 3-and-3 after allowing three runs through six innings. The Astros have split their last 10 games and currently sit third in the AL West at 24-and-30. They visit the Mariners again tonight. Right-hander Cristian Javier will start opposite Seattle righty Luis Castillo.