Astros vs Mariners starting pitchers
- Bryan Woo for Seattle Mariners
- Ronel Blanco for Houston Astros
Astros vs Mariners statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Mariners |
| Hits |
879 (2nd) |
708 (30th) |
| Batting Average |
.261 (1st) |
.217 (30th) |
| Runs Batted In |
446 (9th) |
364 (26th) |
| Runs |
464 (9th) |
381 (28th) |
| Home Runs |
112 (10th) |
110 (12th) |
| Walks |
270 (Tied-25th) |
328 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
65 (Tied-14th) |
76 (11th) |
| Strikeouts |
688 (28th) |
1032 (1st) |
| Pitches |
13597 (29th) |
14885 (4th) |
Seattle Mariners recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
4-2 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
3-0 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
2-1 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
6-5 F/10 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
W |
4-2 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
W |
3-0 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
4-2 |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
6-3 |
Astros vs Mariners predictions
Heading into the matchup, key players on the Houston Astros are poised to make significant impacts. Jose Altuve, with his batting average soaring at .305, continues to be a crucial element in sparking Houston's offense. Coming off a strong performance, he’s expected to keep the momentum rolling with his ability to consistently get on base and score runs. Yordan Alvarez, despite battling through minor injuries this season, has a knack for driving in runs, holding a solid count of 52 RBIs. His presence at the plate always represents a big opportunity for Houston. Additionally, Ronel Blanco, the starting pitcher, has been quite effective this season, maintaining an ERA of 2.56. His ability to strike players out and keep the run count low will be critical if Houston is to secure a win.
On the Seattle Mariners’ side, Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh are players to watch. Rodriguez, not just a fan favorite but also a linchpin in the Mariners' lineup, is expected to leverage his .265 batting average to get on base and cause problems for opposing pitchers with both his speed and power. Cal Raleigh, an emerging power hitter with 20 home runs under his belt, looks to add more RBIs to his name and could be the game-changer with timely hits. Bryan Woo, although less experienced, steps up to the mound with an impressive 2.45 ERA, and his fresh arm could potentially stymie some of Houston's hitters if he stays true to form.
Predicting a winner in this game is definitely a tall order, given the strengths on both sides. However, given the current dynamics and performance trends, the Houston Astros might just have the edge, especially with their potent combination of a rock-solid pitcher and consistent hitters who have been performing under pressure this season. It's shaping up to be a closely contested game, but Houston's slightly superior pitching and offensive consistency might just tip the scales in their favor when all is said and done.
Seattle Mariners injuries
- Taylor Dollard (SP): Day-To-Day
- Ryne Stanek (RP): Day-To-Day
- Dominic Canzone (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Jackson Kowar (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Sam Haggerty (LF): 60-Day-IL
Houston Astros injuries
- Rhett Kouba (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Victor Caratini (C): 10-Day-IL
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (SP): 15-Day-IL
Astros vs Mariners game info
| Venue |
T-Mobile Park |
| Location |
Seattle, Washington |
| First pitch |
Sun 4:10 PM |
| TV |
Root Sports NW |
| Temperature |
74° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
