Jose Altuve hit a home run to
lead off the game. The Astros
had three home runs in their
five runs on the night while Mariners
scored two.
Takeaways: the number one and main
one why did the Mariners start Marco Gonzales in the opening game of an important series. Every pitcher had rest and this was the opening game against
the Astros. Marco didn't have a good outing before the break giving up five runs to the Texas Rangers. The Mariners offense came back late to win and get Marco off the hook.
This game it looked like the same thing
might happen. The Mariners had the
bases loaded. Ty France had a home
run earlier and Suarez was able to walk
off Houston reliever who was having
trouble locating his slider. Kyle Lewis
back in the lineup since May hit a ball
that it looked like would drive in a couple runs to make it interesting however shortstop Jeremy Perez jumped high and somehow caught
the ball. The play of the game.
Sometimes I wonder decisions the
Mariners make like starting Marco.
Saturday afternoon the Astros start
Verlander so why not pitch Marco
in the second game. The Mariners
start Logan Gilbert on Saturday
followed by Robby Ray on Sunday.
The Mariners had a late scratch with
Julio Rodriguez out with injury to his
wrist. Another questionable call in my
book especially if he is in Saturday's
game which not sure happens or not.
This sounds like the Mariners conceded this game not having
your best in the first game. The
Astros didn't have their best either
in the pitching not starting Verlander.
The Mariners have a good chance to
make the playoffs however if they don't
I come back to this game. I like Marco
but right now he isn't pitching well
and I am tired of him giving up home runs early. Anyway we hope for a win
Saturday. The Mariners have beaten
Verlander before so not out of question.
Last thing the Mariners had a sold out
crowd so why not go with your best.
If they fail at least they tried.
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