The Seattle Mariners (9-9) will welcome the Houston Astros (6-13) to town on Monday night for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm from the corner of Edgar & Dave. Taijuan Walker (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will be on the bump for the M’s , and Doug Fister (1-2, 5.94 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros.
Prince Tai has been downright filthy this season for the Mariners. With Felix Hernandez struggling to locate his pitches, Walker has essentially established himself as the M’s de-facto ace.