Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros Aug 18-20

[sutz]

Could be a key series going forward. Time for the M's to show up.

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros Preview - 08/18/2023

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Probables: Bryce Miller (7-4, 4.04 ERA) vs J P France (9-3, 2.74 ERA)

First pitch: 5:10 pm PDT

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We have the season series so far.

 

[bileever]

In the last two games, Julio has had 9 hits, 9 of 11 with 2 doubles, a homerun and 5 RBIs. Absolutely insane.

 

[Maulbert]

If the M's can take 2, they're real. If they're swept, they aren't doing anything this year.

 

[Shanegotyou11]

Lets go Mz

 

[sutz]

If the M's can take 2, they're real. If they're swept, they aren't doing anything this year.

Recent history against the 'stros is not too bad. There is a chance.

 

[Sports Hernia]

If the M's can take 2, they're real. If they're swept, they aren't doing anything this year.

They need to take 2, 3 would be great.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

We just can’t get swept, even if we go 1-2 we should be okay. Sweeping the Astros is such a small chance. If we take two out of three then that’s a huge win.

We need to remember the rotation is not set up great as we won’t be using Castillo or Kirby. Also it’s unclear if JP will play against Houston.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Julio is on one.

 

[FrodosFinger]

Julio turned on that cutter

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Man do we struggle on the base paths. Credit to Altuve on that throw.

 

[NoGain]

Looking *okay* so far. If we could get two out of three in Houston, we set up nicely for the White Sox, methinks. The Blue Jays 0-0 in the 9th.

 

[NoGain]

Frigging Julio...I've been waiting for this break out for awhile. Sometimes this shyt gets contagious.

 

[NoGain]

Blue Jays lose. We can get ahead of them a half game if we win, right?

 

[Bobblehead]

THere's no reason why Julio can't hit every pitch he gets...

 

[Crizilla]

5th inning and Ms are 0-11 with RISP. Pathetic.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

5th inning and Ms are 0-11 with RISP. Pathetic.

We are bad with RISP, but hitting is very hard. Just look at Houston right now.

 

[Chapow]

Whole lotta base runners left stranded again. Hopefully they can continue to get away with it like they did in KC.

 

[Chapow]

Nice to see Ford check in with a bomb. Feels like it's been awhile.

 

[FrodosFinger]

Geez Servais went to the bullpen when Miller was still throwing hard. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite us in the ass

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Geez Servais went to the bullpen when Miller was still throwing hard. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite us in the ass

I’m okay with the move. Definitely a bit early but it’s the third time through the order and we have seen pitchers unravel after an error.

Everyone should be available in the pen except Brash.