The Seattle Mariners win a shootout in Huston

This afternoon's game sees the return of number 2 starter from last and runner-up in the Cy Young voting. Hisashi Iwacoma went down with an injury during spring. After a rehab assignment were he made a few starts in the minors he will finally make his first start of the season. His pennant today to try an spoil his return will be Dallas Keuchel.

Michael Saunders will once again start the 1^st inning with a bunt attempt that goes back to the pitch for an out. Stephen Romero is next and he grounds out. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Jose Altuve will start the home half of the inning with a line drive for a single. Dexter Fowler is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie. That brings Jason Castro to the plate and he grounds out to Justin Smoak as Altuve takes second. Matt Dominguez is up to bat and he strikes out to end the 1^st inning.

Corey Hart will start the 2^nd inning with a ground ball for an out. Kyle Seager steps up to the plate and he grounds out. That brings Justin Smoak to the plate and he hits a double for the Mariners first hit of the game. Cole Gillespie is next to the plate and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Marc Krauss will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Chris Carter is up next and he lines out to Kyle Seager. That brings Alex Presley to the plate and he grounds out to Brad Miller to end the 2^nd inning.

Brad Miller will start the 3^rd inning with a strike out. Mike Zunino walks into the batter's box and he strikes out. Back to the top of the order for Michael Saunders who singles. Stephen Romero is next and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Marwin Gonzalez will start the home half of the inning with an infield hit. Jonathan Villar makes his way to the plate and brings Gonzalez home with a triple. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve who hits a sacrifice fly to Michael Saunders and Villar scores. Dexter Fowler is up next as he Grounds out to Brad Miller. That brings Jason Castro to the plate and he grounds out to Justin Smoak to end the 3^rd. 2-0 Astros.

Robinson Cano will start the 4^th inning with a fly ball for an out. Corey Hart is next to the plate as he grounds out. That brings up Kyle Seager who strikes out to end the top of the inning. Matt Dominguez will start the home half of the inning with a walk. Marc Krauss is the next man to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Kyle Seager that he turns for a double play. That brings Chris Carter to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie to end the 4^th.

Justin Smoak will start the 5^th inning with a ground ball out. Cole Gillespie is the next man to the plate and he grounds out. That brings Brad Miller to the plate and he walks after catcher interference is called. Mike Zunino steps up to the plate and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Alex Presley will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for the first out. Marwin Gonzalez is up next and he hits a double. That will bring Jonathan Villar to the plate and he hits a ground ball for an out as Gonzalez takes third. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve and he grounds out to end the 5^th inning. 2-1 Astros.

Michael Saunders will start the 6^th inning with a ground ball for an out. Stephen Romero is next to the plate and he hits a triple. That will bring Robinson Cano to the plate and he gets a single as Romero scores. Corey Hart is the next man to the plate grounds out as Cano takes second. Kyle Seager steps up to the plate and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Dexter Fowler will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Jason Castro is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Cole Gillespie. That brings Matt Dominguez to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the 6^th inning.

Justin Smoak will start the 7^th inning with a walk. Cole Gillespie will be the next batter and he walks. With two on and no outs Brad Miller steps up to the plate and he walks to load the bases. Jose Cisnero will take over the pitching duties for the Astros. Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon is thrown out of the game. That will bring Mike Zunino to the plate, with the sacks juiced, and he walks as Justin Smoak comes home. Back to the top of the order for Michael Saunders and he hit a double that scores Gillespie and Miller as Zunino takes third. Stephen Romero is the next man up and he hits a single that brings Miller home as Saunders takes third. Robinson Cano is up next and he hits a single that brings Saunders as Romero is out at third. Corey Hart is next and he flies out. Raul Valdes takes over the pitching duties for the Astros. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he hits a double that brings Cano home as Seager takes third on the throw home. Justin Smoak comes to the plate and hits a 2-run homer. Cole Gillespie comes to the plate and he flies out to end the top of the inning. Marc Krauss will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Cole Gillespie. Chris Carter is the next man to the plate and he hits a homerun. That brings up Alex Presley and he flies out to Cole Gillespie. Matt Dominguez is the next man up and he gets a single. Dominic Leone will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jonathan Villar is up to bat and he hits a 2-run homer. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve and he walks. That brings Dexter Fowler to the plate, Altuve steals second, and he hits a single that brings Altuve home on an error. Joe Beimel will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. With Jason Castro at the plate Fowler is thrown out trying to steal second to end the 7^th. 9-6 Mariners.

Josh Fields will take over the pitching duties for the Astros. Brad Miller will start off the 8^th and he flies out. Mike Zunino is next to the plate and he walks. Back to the top of the order for Michael Saunders who flies out. That brings Stephen Romero to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Jason Castro will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Justin Smoak for an out. Yoervis Medina will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Matt Dominguez steps up to the plate and he hits a double. That brings Marc Krauss to the plate and he hits a sacrifice ground ball that moves Dominguez to third. Chris Carter is up next and he hits a triple to score Dominguez. Alex Presley walks up to the plate and he hits a single to score Carter. Marwin Gonzalez is the next man up and he is hit by a pitch. Jonathan Villar steps up to the plate and he walks to load the bases. Fernando Rodney takes over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Back to the top of the order for Jose Altuve who flies out to Stephen Romero to end the 8^th inning. 9-8 Mariners.

Jerome Williams will take over the pitching duties for the Astros. Robinson Cano will start the 9^th inning with a strikes out. Corey Harts steps up and he grounds out. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he flies out to end the top of the inning. Dexter Fowler will start off the home half of the inning and he is hit by a pitch. Jason Castro comes up to the plate and he strikes out. Matt Dominguez is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. Marc Krauss steps into the batter's box and he flies out to Stephen Romero to end the game. 9-8 Mariners.