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The recent Houston Astros versus Seattle Mariners series, held April tenth through thirteenth at T-Mobile Park, was a critical early-season matchup between two struggling American League West teams. Houston entered on a four-game losing streak, while Seattle had dropped five straight.
In the series opener, Seattle struck first. Astros starter Tatsuya Imai threw three wild pitches in one inning, allowing J.P. Crawford to score and gifting the Mariners an early thr