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Astros' Pitching and Mariners' Batting: Who Will Dominate at T-Mobile Park?

As the Houston Astros prepare to face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager to see how both teams will perform in this crucial matchup. The game is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at 1:40 AM UTC and will be broadcast on MLB Network.


May 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits a home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Astros have had a mixed performance in their recent games. In their last three matchups, they secured one win and suffered two losses. Their pitching has shown some promise with an overall ERA of around 3.375 in one game but struggled with a higher ERA of approximately 5.4 in another outing.


Houston's batting has been inconsistent as well. They managed to score six runs on twelve hits in one game but were limited to just one run on four hits in another contest. Their batting average fluctuated significantly from .316 to .133 across these games.


May 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding has been relatively solid for the Astros, maintaining a fielding percentage close to perfect with minimal errors recorded over recent matches.


On the other hand, the Mariners have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities recently, which could pose a challenge for Houston's pitchers. The venue itself might play a role; T-Mobile Park is known for its pitcher-friendly dimensions which could benefit Houston’s pitching staff if they can capitalize on it effectively.


May 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas (4) hits a single during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Astros fans should keep an eye on how their team’s bullpen performs under pressure and whether their hitters can find consistency against Seattle’s pitchers. With both teams having strengths that could tip the balance either way, this game promises to be an intriguing battle between pitching prowess and batting strength.


Catch all the action live from T-Mobile Park on May 28th at 1:40 AM UTC on MLB Network!

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