For a long time, the Houston Astros have represented what the Seattle Mariners want to be: a perennial American League West champion and World Series contender.
Seattle Mariners (81-77, second in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (86-72, first in the AL West)Houston; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (13-11, 3.60 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, ...
The Houston Astros can finally relax, at least for the next few days. The Seattle Mariners, meanwhile, have no such luxury. Though the Astros (86-72) have a playoff spot secured, the Mariners (81-77) ...