The Houston Astros entered Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners as winners of eight straight against A.L. West. The Astros looking for their third straight series sweep against A.L. West teams. Houston outlasted the Seattle comeback to win 9-8 at Minute Maid to add more win and sweep against the A.L. West.
The Astros looked in control early as the team jumped out to a 5-0 lead against Mariners starter Wade LeBlanc.
Luis Valbuena and Jose Altuve reached with one out in the first. Carlos Correa flipped a ball down the line that bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double -- scoring Valbuena.