We Have a Problem: Mariners at Astros Series Preview
The Mariners head to Houston for a huge four-game series against the Astros.
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 04: Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) gets high fives from teammates after scoring a run in the bottom of the first inning during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros on May 4, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Mariners took another two steps backwards over the weekend after such a promising start to their week last week. The 12-run outburst on Friday was very good to see but to follow that up by scoring two runs total over the final two games in Chicago was a huge let down.
It feels like I write this same bit every week, but the uninspired play across the entire American League means Seattle isn’t really in too much trouble despite its struggles. The M’s are still the favorite to win the division and currently have the third highest playoff odds in the AL. The last time the Mariners faced the Astros, the vibes were in the toilet following a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rangers.
Seattle responded by sweeping Houston in four games. The team is in need of some of that schadenfreude this week. Game Time Mariners Starter Astros Starter Mariners Win% Astros Win% Game 1 Monday, May 11 | 5:10 pm RHP George Kirby RHP Peter Lambert 56.
4% 43. 6% Game 2 Tuesday, May 12 | 5:10 pm RHP Bryan Woo RHP Tatsuya Imai 52. 9% 47.
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