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Justin Verlander’s brother sparks intense debate after heated exchange with Astros fan

Over the weekend, Justin Verlander's brother, Ben, got into a heated Twitter exchange with a fan questioning JV's lack of visibility at Astros games while on the IL. ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein discuss the level of validity to the fan's criticism.

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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:


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