Meanwhile, Houston’s bullpen gave up only one hit in the series over nine innings. This included Saturday when they were part of a combined no-hitter with newly acquired starter Aaron Sanchez. This shows the Mariners have a ways to go, and a standard to meet over the next few years.
Right now, the Mariners bullpen is in audition mode for next season. They don’t play the Astros again until September 5-8th in a four-game series in Houston. When they take on the Astros, it will be interesting to see who is still around pitching out of the bullpen.