HOUSTON -- If rookie Josh James keeps throwing this way, he might just pitch himself onto Houston's postseason roster.
James (1-0) struck out seven and scattered four hits over 5 1/3 innings to help the Astros to a 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night for his first major league win.
It was just the second start and fourth career appearance for the 25-year-old James, who made his debut on Sept. 1. He has a 2.81 ERA with 24 strikeouts.
"I'm really impressed by how he's handling it," manager AJ Hinch said.