The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners continue their crucial three-game American League West series on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT, with national coverage on FOX and streaming via MLB.TV. After Seattle’s commanding 6–1 win in the opener, the Mariners aim to close the gap in the division standings while Houston looks to bounce back amid a wave of injuries.
Starting Pitchers – Astros vs. Mariners Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP) | 2–4 | 6.48 | 1.66 | 49 |
| Seattle Mariners | Logan Evans (RHP) | 3–3 | 4.65 | 1.37 | 35 |
- Lance McCullers Jr. has struggled since returning from injury, allowing 5+ earned runs in two of his last three starts and failing to pitch past the fourth inning in each.
- Logan Evans, a promising rookie, is coming off a rough outing vs. the Yankees but has shown flashes of dominance with a 45.1% hard-hit rate and solid command against right-handed hitters.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split | Team ERA | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 56–41 | 4–6 | 23–22 (Away) | 4.50 | .250 |
| Mariners | 52–45 | 7–3 | 26–21 (Home) | 3.57 | .260 |
- Seattle has won four straight at home, outscoring opponents by 23 runs over their last 10 games.
- Houston has dropped 6 of their last 8, with a depleted lineup missing Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, and several key pitchers.
Top Performers to Watch
Seattle Mariners
- Randy Arozarena: Batting .306 vs. McCullers’ pitch mix; recorded multiple hits + runs + RBIs in 5 of last 6 games vs. Houston
- Cal Raleigh: 38 HR, .569 SLG – leads MLB in home runs entering second half
- Dominic Canzone: 8-for-17 over last 5 games – consistent contact and power
- Jorge Polanco: 4 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games – heating up in the middle of the lineup
Houston Astros
- Isaac Paredes: .244 AVG, 19 HR – strong matchup vs. Evans’ cutter/sinker mix
- Jose Altuve: 4 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games – veteran spark plug
- Christian Walker: .421 xSLG – power threat despite recent slump
Game Day Highlights
- Series Update: Season series tied 4–4; winner takes edge in AL West tiebreaker
- Injury Watch: Astros missing Alvarez, Peña, Meyers, Dubin, Garcia, Blanco, and more
- Weather: Indoors at T-Mobile Park – no weather impact
Game Odds
Houston Astros 8
Seattle Mariners – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
