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An important AL West battle will take place tonight as the Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are fighting to maintain the top spot in the division, while the Stros are trying to knock them down. Despite a rough start in the first half of the season, the Stros have picked up the pace as they seem to be back on track.
Hunter Brown will get to start in Game 1 against the Mariners. Brown has a 7-6 record with a 4.39 ERA. Pitching has been a slight dip for the Stros, which they aim to improve on.
The Mariners lead the division with a 52-46 record. While they try to push for a playoff spot, it's not going to be easy to make it past several opponents in the race. The Stros are one of the biggest challenges and this will be a crucial series for the team.
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Luis Castillo is predicted to get on the mound in Game 1 for the Mariners. Castillo has an 8-9 record with a 3.53 ERA. The Mariners ace has 116 strikeouts in 117.1 innings pitched. Despite Castillo on the mound, the offense will need to open up against their opponent.
Astros vs. Mariners Baseball Betting Odds
Astros vs. Mariners: Where to watch?
Game 1 will be telecast on ROOTNW, Space City Home Network, and MLBN. The online stream will take place on Fubo TV. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 10:10 PM EDT.
Astros vs. Mariners Predictions
The Stros have scored 457 runs this season and are ranked at No. 9. The Mariners have scored only 397 runs and are ranked at No. 27. The pitching squad is what got the Mariners to the top of their division.
The Mariners are dominating in pitching, with a 3.46 team ERA, third best in the majors. The Astros are ranked 17th with a 4.03 ERA. The Mariners have a better bullpen, and with a little help at the plate, they should be able to win Game 1.
The Stros have a pitcher that needs offensive support and their bullpen seems to be in a tough spot at the moment.
Prediction: Seattle Mariners +1.5 (-135)
