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Polanco Shines as Mariners Face Astros After Narrow Loss

Posted on by amber
25
Sep
In a closely contested matchup, the Seattle Mariners, currently holding an 81-77 record, prepare to take on the Houston Astros (86-72) in a pivotal game on Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. EDT.

Jorge Polanco had a standout performance on Tuesday, logging four hits in a 4-3 loss to the Astros. The Mariners hope to build on that effort as they meet Houston for the 13th time this season, leading the series 7-5.

Pitching Matchup:

  • Mariners: George Kirby (13-11, 3.60 ERA)
  • Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (9-9, 4.19 ERA)

Key Stats:

  • Houston is 46-34 at home and has struggled in one-run games, posting a 17-27 record.
  • Seattle’s road record stands at 35-45, but they excel in games without allowing a home run, boasting a 39-18 record in those situations.

Top Performers:

  • Astros: Jose Altuve (.293, 20 HR, 65 RBI) and Kyle Tucker, who is on a hot streak with four home runs in his last 10 games.
  • Mariners: Julio Rodriguez leads the team with a .275 average and 19 home runs, while Victor Robles is 14-for-36 in his last 10 games.

Injuries: The Astros are dealing with multiple injuries, including Yordan Alvarez (day-to-day) and several players on the 60-Day IL. The Mariners are also facing injury challenges, with key pitchers like Luis Castillo and Yimi Garcia on the IL.

With both teams vying for crucial wins, Wednesday’s matchup promises to be an exciting showdown.

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