Mariners Game Day: James Paxton, Gerrit Cole duel as M’s open series vs. AL West-leading Astros

The Mariners' offense exploded Sunday and prevented them from being swept by the Angels. They return home and James Paxton returns from the DL for what promises to be a great pitching matchup to kick off a pivotal series.

Seattle Mariners (62-43, W1)
vs. Houston Astros (67-40, L1)

7:10 p.m. | Safeco Field | Seattle, Wash.

TV: ROOT | Radio: 710 AM | Stream: MLB.tv

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LHP James Paxton (8-4, 3.70) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (10-2, 2.54)

Sean Quinton, Evan Webeck and Thomas Wilburn / The Seattle Times

In case you missed it:

• In a 25-minute first inning, the Mariners sent 11 men to the plate and scored seven runs, an offensive explosion that had apparently been building for weeks.