MLB Game Preview: Houston Astros (56-42) vs. Seattle Mariners (53–45)

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Seattle Mariners

Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, MLB.TV, Root Sports NW, AT&T SportsNet Southwest

Seattle has taken the first two games, including a dramatic 7–6 extra-inning win on Saturday, and now holds a 5–4 edge in the season series.

Houston enters the finale on a three-game losing streak, while the Mariners have won five straight, surging back into the divisional race. With both teams sending All-Star pitchers to the mound, expect a tightly contested, low-scoring battle at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park.

Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
AstrosHunter Brown (RHP)9–42.430.9610.7
MarinersBryan Woo (RHP)8–42.750.938.6
  • Hunter Brown has been dominant on the road, allowing just four earned runs over his last four away starts. He’s struck out 35 Mariners across 104 career at-bats, and the Under has hit in five of his last six starts.
  • Bryan Woo has held Houston to 10 hits in 35 ABs, thriving against right-handed lineups. He’s coming off a stellar outing vs. the Yankees, where he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning.

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

  • Cal Raleigh: 38 HR, 83 RBI, .256 AVG; leads MLB catchers in power production
  • Dominic Canzone: 14-for-33 with 4 doubles and a HR over last 10 games
  • Randy Arozarena: 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored on Saturday; heating up post-break

Houston Astros

  • Victor Caratini: 14-for-39 with 3 HR and 2 doubles over last 10 games
  • Jose Altuve: 3 hits and 1 RBI on Saturday; veteran spark plug
  • Christian Walker: 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and 2 walks in Game 2

Team Comparison – Key Stats

CategoryAstrosMariners
Batting Avg.228 (last 10 games).257 (last 10 games)
Team ERA3.65 (5th MLB)3.99
Runs/Game4.24.4
Home Record27–21
Road Record23–23

Seattle’s offense has outscored opponents by 18 runs over their last 10 games, while Houston has been outscored by 15 runs during the same stretch.

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 6.5

Seattle Mariners              – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025

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