Mariners Game #14 Preview and Discussion: SEA vs HOU, 4/10/26

Sep 25, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock (26) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images After a very bad and nasty 1-5 road trip, the Mariners return home for a little 4-game set against their division arch-rivals, the Houston Astros. With the Mariners currently sitting in dead last in the AL West, a win tonight is greatly needed.

Tonight also has the distinction of being both Ichiro Statue day and Ichiro Replica Statue Night! Lots of Ichiro today! Unfortunately, there’s a little less Ichiro than expected, as the bat on his new statue broke during the unveiling.

I asked my local auger if that was a bad omen and he simply stared at me and screamed. The first 40,000 fans to arrive to the game tonight will receive a replica of the statue in its undamaged state. Lineups There is a suspiciously Brendan Donovan shaped hole in the lineup today, with Leo Rivas taking over duty at third base.

Donovan is out with illness, but it thankfully seems to have not spread throughout the clubhouse. Otherwise, the standout is a return to the leadoff slot for J. P.