The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are set to face off in an interleague series this week. This is a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the American League.
The Mariners have been one of the most consistent teams in the AL, having made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. They are currently in second place in the AL West, just two games behind the Astros. Seattle has been led by their strong pitching staff, which includes ace James Paxton and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. The offense has been led by second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Mitch Haniger.
The Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball over the past few years, winning the World Series in 2017 and making it to the ALCS in 2018. They are currently in first place in the AL West, thanks to their powerful offense led by Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and George Springer. The pitching staff is anchored by Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole, who have combined for a stellar 2.97 ERA this season.
This series is sure to be an exciting one for baseball fans. Both teams have a lot of talent and have been playing well this season. The Mariners will be looking to prove that they can compete with one of the best teams in baseball, while the Astros will be looking to continue their dominance in the AL West. It should be a great series for fans of both teams and baseball fans alike.
