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Houston Astros (40-29) vs. Seattle Mariners (31-37) 7:10 PM PST
Pitching Matchup:Dallas KeuchelLHP (8-2, 2.04 ERA) vs.Taijuan WalkerRHP (4-6, 5.00 ERA)
Lineups:
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Houston Astros:
1.George SpringerRF
2.Carlos CorreaSS
3.Preston TuckerLF
4.Evan GattisDH
5.Colby RasmusCF
6.Chris Carter1B
7.Luis Valbuena3B
8.Marwin Gonzalez2B
9.Jason CastroC
Notes:The Astros were thwarted last night by Elias’ strong outing, and will be looking to get some revenge tonight. Despite their excellent record and first place standing in the American League West, the Astros are 13th in the AL in batting average, and 10th in on-base percentage. Houston has ridden great pitching all season, and if the Seattle Mariners get a good performance fromTaijuan Walkertonight, the Astros may get a bit of their own medicine.
Seattle Mariners:
Jun 2, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder
Austin Jackson(16) is greeted by third baseman
Kyle Seager(15) after scoring a run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
1.Austin JacksonCF
2.Seth SmithLF
3.Robinson Cano2B
4.Nelson CruzRF
5.Kyle Seager3B
6.Mark TrumboDH
7.Logan Morrison1B
8.Mike ZuninoC
9.Brad MillerSS
Notes:Driven by three runs batted in byMark Trumbo, the Mariners offense came alive last night, scoring five runs. With a very difficult opponent inDallas Keuchelon the mound, the offense is going to have to be at their best. The Seattle Mariners made news before tonight’s game by hiring legendary M’s designated hitterEdgar Martinez, and hopefully he can make an immediate impact on the team’s plate approaches.
3 Things to Watch For:
1. Taijuan Walker Goes All The Way
Walker has been incredibly hot lately, getting extremely deep in to games on a consistent basis. In his last four outings, he has logged 29 innings, allowing only five runs over that span. Walker comes up big for the Mariners tonight with a complete game shut out of the Astros.
2. Kyle Seager Is My Boiii
I love Kyle Seager. The Mariners All-Star third baseman picked up an RBI last night, bringing his 2015 total to 37. Seager is doing what Seager does best, putting up consistent numbers en route to another solid season. A pair of runs batted in for number 15 tonight.
3. Edgar Makes the Difference
The Seattle Mariners have had horrendous plate discipline this season. You want to know who used to have incredible plate discipline?Edgar Martinez, andnow he is the Mariners hitting coach. I say he makes an immediate impact on the lineup, if only psychologically, andLloyd McClendon‘s lineup picks up at least four walks tonight.
Last Game’s Predictions:
1. Use The Force, Nelson–HIT
Once again,Nelson Cruzdid not go yard, but he had way too good of a game to not give this a hit. Cruz raised his batting average to .315 with a two hits and two walks, reaching base all four times up to the plate. Nelson also brought in a run with a bases loaded walk, and scored a run, contributing to thefive runs produced by the middle of the lineup last night.
2. Roenis Bounces Back–HIT
After a tough start against Houston a week ago,Roenis Eliaslocked it down last night. Despite allowing a home run on his first pitch, and his last pitch, the left-hander from Cuba went seven innings, allowing only two runs and racking up 10 strikeouts and zero walks. An exceptional performance from Roenis, who is now 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA.
3. Revenge of the Smith–OUT
Despite the brilliant cleverness of this prediction, Smith let me down, going 0 for 4 while leaving five runners on base. We will let it go, as Smith has had a nice season thus far for the M’s.
Season Tally:
Hits: 38 Outs: 61 Batting Average: .384
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