Houston evens the series

Last night Felix Hernandez didn't have his best stuff but it was good enough for him to pitch 6 shut out innings before handing the reigns over to the bullpen. In the bottom of the 6^th Brad Miller was able to give the Mariners a one run lead to put Felix in line for a win. The Astros quickly tied up the game to take any possibility of a win away from Felix. The game remained tied until the 8^th when Brad Miller had a 2-run triple. The Mariners ended up wining by a score of 4-1.

As the game gets ready to start Roenis Elias takes to the mound for the Seattle Mariners. His first opponent is Robbie Grossman as he steps in to start the 1^st inning with a strike out. Jose Altuve is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson. That brings Dexter Fowler to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. In the bottom of the inning the Astros will send Colin McHugh to the mound. His first opponent will be Austin Jackson as he starts the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Marisnick for an out. Endy Chavez is the next man to the plate and he pops up to Jason Castro. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he strikes out to end the 1^st inning.

Chris Carter will start the 2^nd inning with a fly ball to Austin Jackson for an out. Jason Castro is the next man to the plate and he walks. That brings Jake Marisnick to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson. Jon Singleton will try to keep the inning going as he single. With two on and two out Matt Dominguez comes to the plate and he flies out to Michael Saunders to end the top of the inning. Kyle Seager will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Robbie Grossman for an out. Kendrys Morales is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Jake Marisnick. That brings Logan Morrison to the plate and he grounds out to Jose Altuve to end the 2^nd inning.

Jonathan Villar will start the 3^rd inning with a double. Back to the top of the order for Robbie Grossman who grounds out to Kyle Seager. That brings Jose Altuve to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano as Villar takes third. Dexterr Fowler will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Mike Zunino will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Jose Altuve for an out. Michael Saunders is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Dexter Fowler. That brings Brad Miller to the plate and he grounds out to the pitcher to end the 3^rd.

Chris Carter will start the 4^th inning with a single. Jason Castro is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Jake Marisnick to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Brad Miller and he throws out Carter for a fielder's choice. Jon Singleton will try to keep the inning going as he double as Castro scores and Single takes third on the throw to the plate. With one in, one on and two outs Matt Dominguez comes to the plate and he pops up to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. Austin Jackson will start the home half of the inning with an infield single. Endy Chavez is the next man to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Jonathan Villar who starts a double play. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he flies out to Robbie Grossman to end the 4^th inning. 1-0 Astros.

Jonathan Villar will start the 5^th inning with a strike out. Back to the top of the order for Robbie Grossman and he singles. That brings Jose Altuve to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson on a great play. With Dexter Fowler coming to bat Robbie Grossman is picked off to end the top of the inning. Kyle Seager will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball that is fielded by the pitcher for an out. Kendrys Morales is the next man to the plate and he is safe on an error by Jose Altuve. That brings Logan Morrison to the plate and he grounds out to Jose Altuve. Mike Zunino will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the 5^th inning.

Dexter Fowler will start the 6^th inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Chris Carter is the next man to the plate and he walks. That brings Jason Castro to the plate and he single. With two on and one out Jake Marisnick will come to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson. Jon Singleton will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Logan Morrison to end the top of the inning. Michael Saunders will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Jake Marisnick for an out on a play that takes Marisnick to the wall. Brad Miller is the next man to the plate and he flies out Dexter Fowler. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who grounds out to Jonathan Villar to end the 6^th inning.

Carson Smith will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Matt Dominguez will start the 7^th inning with a fly ball to Austin Jackson for an out. Jonathan Villar is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to the pitcher. Back to the top of the order for Robbie Grossman who strikes out to end the top of the inning. Endy Chavez will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Robinson Cano is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Jon Singleton. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he strikes out to end the 7^th inning.

Jose Altuve will start the 8^th inning with a ground ball to Kyle Seager for an out. Dexter Fowler is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Chris Carter to the plate and he strikes to end the top of the inning. Kendrys Morales will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Jon Singleton for an out. Logan Morrison is the next man to the plate and he hits a homerun. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he flies out to Robbie Grossman. Michael Saunders will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Jonathan Villar to end the 8^th inning. Game tied at 1.

Joe Beimel will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jason Castro will start the 9^th inning with a ground ball to Brad Miller for an out. Yoervis Medina will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jake Marisnick is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Jon Singleton to the plate and he walks. Matt Dominguez will try to keep the inning going, Singleton to second on a wild pitch, as he has an infield single. With two on and two out Jonathan Villar comes to the plate and he single as Singleton scores. Charlie Furbush will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Back to the top of the order for Robbie Grossman who strikes out to end the top of the inning. Josh Field will take over the pitching duties for the Astros. Alex Presley replaces Robbie Grossman. Brad Miller will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Dexter Fowler for an out. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who strikes out. That brings Endy Chavez to the plate and he grounds out to Jonathan Villar to end the game. 2-1 Astros.