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morning! A satisfying 3-1 win last night featured the Mariners’ eighth straight victory over the Houston Astros dating back to last season. A season-high seven strikeouts for starter George Kirby was supported by a few strong bullpen outings, and a solo home run from Julio Rodriguez highlighted the Mariners’ scoring.
Bryan Woo gets the start tonight against Astros RHP Tatsuya Imai at 5:10 PM.
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners have placed Jose A. Ferrer on the paternity list and recalled RHP Domingo Gonzalez in a corresponding move.
- A six-man rotation will be tested out this week as Bryce Miller returns from injury and will be slotted in behind Luis Castillo.
- Julio Rodriguez (briefly) scored some new footwear in a challenge with a fan during batting practice yesterday.
Around the league…
- The New York Mets are planning to call up No. 2 prospect A.J. Ewing in hopes of an offensive spark amid their recent struggles.
- Texas Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his start yesterday due to left side tightness and is considered day-to-day.
- The San Francisco Giants are faced with some difficult decisions as many of their players signed to long-term contracts are struggling at the plate this season.
- Toronto Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman has become the sixth active pitcher to record 2,000 strikeouts.
- Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been activated from the injured list and will make his season debut today against the Chicago Cubs.
- New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero will undergo an MRI for a sore finger on his right hand after injuring it while diving back in to first base.
- San Francisco Giants veteran outfielder Harrison Bader is returning to the team’s starting lineup after missing 23 games with a left hamstring injury.
