KEYS TO SUCCESS
Crucial elements at work as Astros aim to even Mariners series
Apr 8, 2025, 1:17 pm
Jose Altuve is Houston's best offensive player this season. Composite Getty Image.
Houston Astros (4-6) vs. Seattle Mariners (4-7)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Probable Pitchers:
- Astros: Framber Valdez (1-1, 3.75 ERA)
- Mariners: Luis Castillo (1-1, 3.00 ERA)
Game Preview:
The Houston Astros aim to even the series against the Seattle Mariners after a narrow 4-3 loss in the opener. Framber Valdez takes the mound for Houston, looking to rebound from a challenging outing where he allowed five earned runs over five innings against the Giants. Valdez has pitched at least five innings in both starts this season.
Seattle counters with right-hander Luis Castillo, who has been consistent, posting a 3.00 ERA over 12 innings. In his last start, Castillo pitched seven innings, giving up two earned runs against the Tigers.
Players to Watch:
- Jose Altuve (Astros): The veteran left fielder/second baseman leads Houston with three home runs and a .357 batting average.
- Julio Rodríguez (Mariners): Seattle's center fielder has matched Altuve with three home runs and five RBIs, though he's batting .195.
Injury Updates:
- Mariners: Outfielder Victor Robles is on IL with a dislocated shoulder.
- Astros: Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti suffered a broken right thumb after being hit by a line drive during pre-game warmups on Monday and is expected to miss significant time.
Betting Odds:
- BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -115, Mariners -104; over/under is 7 runs
*ChatGPT assisted with this article.
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Key moment
Peraza’s two-run single to deep right field that broke a 1-1 tie in the ninth.
Key Stat
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Up next
Astros RHP Hunter Brown (10-6, 2.37 ERA) faces RHP José Soriano (9-9, 3.85) when the series continues Sunday.