Mariners Game #15 Preview and Discussion: HOU at SEA The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are set to face off in the 15th game of the 2026 season, with the matchup taking place at T-Mobile Park on April 12. The game, which marks the second contest of a four-game series, will feature a key pitching matchup between Houston’s Lance McCullers and Seattle’s Luis Castillo. McCullers, who has a history of injury concerns, is expected to start for the Astros, though his readiness remains uncertain. The Mariners, meanwhile, will rely on Castillo, who has shown promise in his first two starts but faces challenges due to a high BABIP (batting average against) and a shift in his pitch mix. Houston’s pitching rotation is in flux, with several changes impacting their strategy. Tatsuya Imai, the Astros’ starting pitcher, is undergoing a medical evaluation for a “tired arm,” while JP France was sent back to the minor leagues. Jayden Murray has been recalled to fill the void, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the Astros’ starting staff. The team also made adjustments to their lineup, with regular catcher Yainer Diaz returning to the dugout and Jose Altuve rejoining the field. This shift allows Yordan Àlvarez to take a day off as a designated hitter, while Isaac Peredes is moved off second base. Taylor Trammell is expected to fill an outfield spot, creating a reshuffled lineup aimed at giving their two Christian players a break. For the Mariners, the lineup remains largely unchanged, with Brendan Donovan sidelined due to a lingering illness. J.P. Crawford continues to lead off, a decision the writer describes as “aesthetically pleasing.” The team’s focus will be on Castillo’s performance, as he has been dominant in his first two starts but has struggled with a high BABIP.#seattle_mariners #houston_astros #t_mobile_park #lance_mccullers #luis_castillo
Cleveland Guardians' Rookie Chase DeLauter Hits 4th Career Home Run in 3rd Game, Secures Victory Over Mariners Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter delivered a game-changing two-run home run in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians the lead for good and securing a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. The 24-year-old, who made history earlier in the week by becoming the fifth player in franchise history to hit a home run in his first regular-season at-bat, extended his arms to drive a fastball from Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz beyond the left-field wall at T-Mobile Park. The blast, which made it 6-3, marked DeLauter’s fourth career home run and his third consecutive game with a long ball. DeLauter’s performance added to his growing legacy, as he joined an elite group of players in MLB history. He became the third batter to hit a home run in each of his first three games, following in the footsteps of Seattle’s Kyle Lewis (2019) and Colorado’s Trevor Story (2016). Additionally, he is the second player ever to achieve four home runs in his first three games, matching the feat of Story. DeLauter’s dominance in his early career has already drawn comparisons to some of the game’s most celebrated sluggers. The Guardians’ victory was built on a combination of offensive firepower and clutch hitting. In the ninth inning, Julio Rodriguez delivered a two-out, two-strike RBI single off Cade Smith to tie the game at 3-3. The Mariners’ bullpen struggled to hold the lead, allowing Cleveland to capitalize in the 10th. Luke Raley extended the Guardians’ lead with a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th, and Connor Brogdon closed the game with a save, striking out Leo Rivas and Cole Young to end the contest.#seattle_mariners #cleveland_guardians #chase_delauter #andres_munoz #t_mobile_park
