HOUSTON -- The Astros couldn't overcome a shaky first inning from left-hander Dallas Keuchel and were shut down by the Mariners in a 9-0 loss on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park in the final meeting of the season between the two American League West clubs.
Keuchel, who had a 6.68 ERA in the first inning this season entering Wednesday, allowed five of the first six batters to reach, with RBI hits by Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager leading to a 3-0 Seattle lead that a punchless Astros offense couldn't overcome. Keuchel (11-11) lasted five innings.