The Astros pulverized the Mariners last night 11-1, mostly on the strength of a nine-run first inning, highlighted by Yordan Alvarez’ three-run homer on his first at bat of the 2020 season.
The Astros hope to continue their total dominance over the Mariners for the last two seasons behind Cristian Javier. In his first two starts in the big leagues he looked like a prime candidate for Rookie of the Year and future Astros ace, but in his last start he allowed five runs in three innings.
Which Javier we get today will be a prime point of interest in today’s game.