The Seattle Mariners made history on Tuesday night, defeating the Houston Astros 4-2 in Houston to secure their sixth consecutive victory. It was a hard-fought game, with the Mariners’ starting pitcher Marco Gonzales throwing seven strong innings and allowing just two runs. The Mariners’ bullpen was also impressive, with reliever Anthony Bass coming in to shut down the Astros in the eighth inning.
The Mariners’ offense was led by designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, who had two hits and drove in two runs. Encarnacion’s two-run single in the fifth inning gave the Mariners a 3-2 lead that they would not relinquish. The Mariners also received contributions from shortstop J.P. Crawford, who had two hits and scored a run, and center fielder Mallex Smith, who had a hit and scored a run.
The win was the Mariners’ sixth consecutive victory, which is a franchise record. It was also their first win in Houston since 2017, and their first series win against the Astros since 2016. The victory puts the Mariners at a record of 17-14, which is good for second place in the American League West.
The Mariners have been playing well lately, and they will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Astros again on Wednesday night. With another strong performance from their starting pitcher and continued offensive production from players like Encarnacion, Crawford, and Smith, the Mariners will look to make it seven wins in a row.
