Chris Devenski (0-1, 1.45 ERA) and the Houston Astros (10-18) meet Wade Miley (2-2, 5.06 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (16-11) in the first of a four-game division series at Minute Maid Park. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 5 and will air on RTSW and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Devenski pitched 5.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out four and walking three in a 2-0 loss to the Athletics. Jose Altuve (.306, 25 Rs, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs, 10 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 5 with three runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Mariners were victorious the last time Miley pitched. He pitched well, going 9.0 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out four in a 6-0 victory over the Royals. Robinson Cano (.273, 17 Rs, 9 HRs, 26 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Mariners, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Against teams in the AL West, the Astros have a SU record of 10-8. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Astros has gone great. Over that span, Houston is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. They have been a terror on the base paths, ranking third in all of baseball with 20 steals. Houston’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. The Astros are third in the AL in walks allowed at home with just 2.0 per game.
Against divisional foes, the Mariners are 2-7 SU. The Mariners rank fourth in the AL in road scoring, averaging five runs per game. The Mariners are one of the top pitching staffs in the AL, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of 0.0 runs allowed per game. They also average just 7.6 hits allowed per game, fifth-best in the AL.
The Mariners are 2-1 against the Astros this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
In their last game, the Astros won by a margin of 12 runs. The Mariners are 1-0 in games decided by a margin of 10 runs or more. The Astros have a 1-2 record in blowouts.
Seattle recorded at least two errors for the fourth time this season.
The Astros are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mariners have a 4-6 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 3-14. The Mariners have a 3-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking sixth in home runs, Houston has hit 37 this season. Seattle ranks fifth with 38 home runs.
Ranking 25th, Houston is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.57 per game. Seattle ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 8.22.
Houston and Seattle both rank in the top half of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Houston sits at 13th with an OPS of .741, and Seattle ranks 14th with an OPS of .738.
When the Mariners allow at least one home run, they are 10-8. When the Astros allow one or more homers, they have a 7-14 record.
