The Houston Astros split the 4-game series

In the 5^th inning of last night's throwback game the spirit of the 1979 Seattle Mariners seemed to appear as the game went wildly out of control. The 5^th and 6^th innings saw 16 Houston Astro players come to the plate scoring 7 times. The Mariner did manage to get plenty of runners one base also but only managed 2 runs from the 5^th inning on to the end of the game. The final score end up as an embarrassing 9-4 lose.

This afternoon the Mariners are out for revenge to take 3 out of 4 games in the series. To help them get back on the winning track the Mariners will send Hisashi Iwakuma to the mound. The Houston Astros will counter by sending Dallas Keuchel to the mound.

Jose Altuve will start the 1^st inning with a ground ball to Brad Miller for an out. George Springer is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Michael Saunders. That brings Dexter Fowler to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Krauss for an out. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Krauss. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds out to the pitcher to end the 1^st inning.

Jason Castro will start the 2^nd inning with a singles. Matt Dominguez is the next man to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Kyle Seager who gets the front runner for a fielder's choice. That bring Marc Krauss to the plate and he singles as Castro moves to second. With two on Alex Presley steps up to the plate and he singles to load the bases. With the sacks full Carlos Corporan comes up to bat and he hits a ground ball to Robinson Cano who turns a double play to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he singles. Michael Saunders looks to keep the inning going as he steps up to the plate and he singles as Zunino goes to second. With two on Cole Gillespie steps up to the plate and he singles and an error allows Zunino to score. With runners at the corners an two out Brad Miller steps into the box and he grounds out to Altuve to end the 2^nd. 1-0 Mariners.

Marwin Gonzalez will start the 3^rd inning with a single. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve, Gonzalez is thrown out trying to steal second, who flies out to James Jones. That brings George Springer to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to the pitcher for an out. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Fowler. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds out to Gonzalez to end the 3^rd inning.

Dexter Fowler will start the 4^th inning with a single. Jason Castro is the next man to the plate and he hits a to Robinson Cano and he turns a double play. That brings Matt Dominguez to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Presley. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Altuve. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he grounds out to Gonzalez to end the 4^th inning.

Marc Krauss will start the 5^th inning with a strike out. Alex Presley is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie. That brings Carlos Corporan to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie to end the top of the inning. Michael Saunders will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Presley for an out. Cole Gillespie is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Brad Miller to the plate and he lines back to the pitcher to end the 5^th inning.

Marwin Gozalez will start the 6^th inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve who singles. That brings George Springer to the plate and he 2-run homer. Dexter Fowler will step up to the plate and he flies out to James Jones. Jason Castro will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Krauss. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he strikes out to end the 6^th inning. 2-1 Astros.

Matt Dominguez will start the 7^th inning with a has a ground-rule double. Marc Krauss is the next man to the plate and he hits a 2-run homer. That bring Alex Presley to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie. Carlos Corporan steps up to the plate and he grounds out to Justin Smoak. Marwin Gonzalez will try to keep the inning going and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a line drive to Krauss for an out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he hits into a double play to end the 7^th inning. 4-1 Astros.

Danny Farquhar will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jose Altuve will start the 8^th inning with a single. George Springer is the next man to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Robinson Cano who turns a double play. That brings Dexter Fowler to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Michael Saunders will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Cole Gillespie is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Krauss. That brings Brad Miller to the plate and he grounds out to Dominguez to end the 8^th inning.

Yoervis Medina will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jason Castro will start the 9^th inning with a fly ball to Michael Saunders for an out. Matt Dominguez is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Marc Krauss to the plate and he pops up to Robinson Cano. Alex Presley will try to keep the inning going and he walks. With two on and two outs Carlos Corporan will step up to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Guzman for an out. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Dominguez. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he flies out to Fowler to end the game. 2-1 Houston Astros.