Mariners Lack Offense In Houston

The Seattle Mariners had trouble

hitting once again in Houston

against the Astros.

Not a big surprise since the Astros

joined the American League west.

Can't be just the Mariners  since

the Astros have been winning the

division most of those years.

The Mariners were only able to

have hits on the night with two

by Ty France. The Mariners were

shut out 3-0.

Marco Gonzales returned after

being hit by a line drive in his

last outing. Marco was able to 

go six innings giving up the three

runs. The three runs by Houston

came from two home runs. Marco

does throw a hard fastball so direction

and position is important. The reason 

he gives up so many. 

On Monday the Mariners had to go

down to 26 players on active roster.

They sent down infielder Donovan

Walton and pitcher Justus Sheffield.

Walton hadn't played much since he 

had been called up. He was recalled

when Mitch Haniger was put on the

covid injured list. Though used out

of the Mariner's bullpen at Tacoma

Sheffield likely will start this allow

him to stretch out in case the Mariners

need another starter.

The Mariners have nine relievers and 

five starters on the active roster. 

Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens are the 

catchers. They have six infielders

with Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore

as the extras. Toro has played a lot

primarily at third and on occasion

at second and dh. Dylan Moore list

as infielder has played mostly right

field against lefties. The Mariners

have four outfielders with Stuart

Fairchild called up when Mitch 

Haniger went on injured list for

ankle sprain. How much he will

play will probably not be a lot. A

right handed hitter he might play

in left field for Jesse Winker against

lefties or if Winker is dh. 

Chris Flexen goes Tuesday night for 

the Mariners in Houston. Important

game for Mariners to win as they 

play a day game Wednesday game

against Justin Verlander.  Go.M's.