The Seattle Mariners (17-12) lost to the Houston Astros (11-19) at Minute Maid Park on Friday night. Taijuan Walker (2-2, 1.97 ERA) took the loss for the Mariners. Doug Fister (3-3, 4.54 ERA) was credited with the win on the night. For the second game in the row, the Astros were able to jump out to a first inning lead, but tonight the Mariners could not come back from being down early. Luke Gregerson closed the game out for the Astros.
Taijuan Walker started today’s game for the Mariners.