The Seattle Mariners begin the second half of the season Friday night with a three-game series against the Houston Astros at T-mobile Park.
A notable growth for the MS is that the Astros will not start All-Star pitcher Hunter Brown in any of the three games.
The Astros’ probable pitching rotation for the series is as follows: Brandon Walter on Friday, Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday, and Framber Valdez on Sunday.
Brown,26,has been a standout performer this season,with 137 strikeouts over 115.0 innings, boasting a 9-4 record and a 2.43 ERA. The Astros are opting for extra rest for him as the second half begins.
Walter, 28, has a 1-2 record with a 3.98 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.His presence as a left-handed pitcher could influence the Mariners’ lineup, possibly including both Dylan Moore and Donovan Solano, with Mitch Garver potentially playing as catcher or designated hitter.
This series holds particular importance for the Mariners.