Astros face must-win series in Seattle with playoff hopes fading
Houston begins a critical road trip against the Mariners while trailing the Rangers by one game with six games left.
What to know
- Astros trail Rangers by one game in AL West race with six games remaining and must win nearly all to claim division title.
- Houston has won only 2 of 11 matchups against eliminated Mariners this season, making Seattle a dangerous opponent despite playoff math working against them.
- First half of critical road trip features two games at Seattle (Tuesday and Wednesday on ESPN) before four-game set against Athletics in Sacramento.
“Pretty much every game is viewed as a must-win for the Astros from now on to keep postseason hopes alive, and they must find success against a Mariners team that has given them a lot of trouble this year.”
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Astros take on Mariners in ESPN-broadcast second game of series — Wednesday's game between Houston (78-79) and Seattle (73-84) airs nationally on ESPN at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Astros' Cristian Javier is expected to pitch, with George Kirby starting for the Mariners. Javier has found September form with a 2.20 ERA in three starts, while Kirby holds a strong 2.66 career ERA against Houston.
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Astros face tough matchup against Mariners despite playoff elimination
Despite Seattle being eliminated from playoff contention at 73-83, the Mariners present a significant challenge to Houston. The Astros are just 2-9 against Seattle this season, with both victories coming via walk-off at Daikin Park. This is Houston's first appearance in Seattle since April 10-13, having played seven consecutive matchups in Houston.
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Astros open critical final week at T-Mobile Park against Mariners
The Astros (77-79) begin their six-game West Coast road trip facing the Mariners (73-83) at T-Mobile Park. With a record one game behind the Rangers and only six games left in the season, Houston must win nearly all remaining contests to capture the AL West division title after losing control over the previous month due to a sweep by the Atlanta Braves.
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first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago
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