The Seattle Mariners made history on Tuesday night, scoring nine runs in the top of the fourth inning to beat the Houston Astros 11-4. It was the first time in over two years that the Mariners had won consecutive games in Houston, and the nine-run outburst was the largest inning for the team since June of 2018.
The Mariners got off to a slow start, trailing 2-0 after two innings. But in the top of the fourth, Seattle exploded for nine runs, with Kyle Seager, J.P. Crawford, and Tom Murphy all delivering RBI singles. The team added two more runs in the fifth inning to take an 11-2 lead.
The nine-run inning was the biggest for the Mariners since June of 2018, when they scored 10 runs against the Oakland Athletics. It was also the most runs scored in an inning by any team this season.
The win was especially sweet for the Mariners, who had lost five straight games in Houston dating back to 2018. It was also a big night for Kyle Seager, who went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored. Seager has been on a tear lately, hitting .375 over his last seven games.
The Mariners will look to keep their momentum going as they face the Astros again on Wednesday night. With a win, they would become the first team to sweep a series in Houston since 2018. It would be a huge accomplishment for a team that has struggled to find consistency this season.
It was an exciting night for the Mariners, who showed that they can still put up big numbers when they need to. If they can keep up their hot streak, they could be in for a strong second half of the season.
