Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 16 4/12/2026

Q: What is the current record of the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners?

Both the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners have a current record of 6-9.

Q: Who are the starting pitchers for the Astros vs. Mariners game on April 12, 2026?

Cody Bolton will start for the Astros, while Logan Gilbert will pitch for the Mariners.

Q: How many games have the Astros lost in a row before facing the Mariners?

The Astros are on a six-game losing streak before their game against the Mariners.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 10: Cam Smith #11 of the Houston Astros at bat during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 10, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Houston Astros (6-9) look to stop a 6-game slide as they play their 3rd of 4 games in Seattle against the Mariners (6-9) at T-Mobile Park.

RHP Cody Bolton (0-0, 3.68 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros opposite RHP Logan Gilbert (0-2, 5.40 ERA) and the Mariners.

ABOUT BOLTON: RHP Cody Bolton will make his second career start today against the Mariners.

In his first career start on Tuesday, April 6 at COL, he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

AGAINST THE MARINERS: The Astros and Mariners face each other today for the third of 13 scheduled matchups in 2026.

The Astros went 5-8 against the Mariners in 2025, including 2-4 record at T-Mobile Park.

Houston owns a 132-99 all-time regular season record against Seattle.

The Mariners will travel to Daikin Park for the first of two road trips to Houston from May 11-14 for a four-game series.

PEÑA INJURY: Astros SS Jeremy Peña left last night’s game due to right knee posterior tightness. He will get further evaluation today.

ULLOLA INJURY: RHP Miguel Ullola left last night’s game for Triple A Sugar Land due to a left ankle sprain.

ON THE MEND: LHP Bennett Sousa (left oblique strain) began a rehab assignment with Triple A Sugar Land last night…in his outing, he walked one and struck out two in one scoreless inning.

DOWN ON THE FARM: Astros number two overall prospect IF Xavier Neyens went 2×4 with a solo home run, walk and a stolen base. It marked his first career home run as a professional.

AIRCRAFT CARRIER: RF Cam Smith went 4×5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored last night at SEA. It marked his second career four-hit game, also June 17, 2025 at ATH.

TOMORROW’S PITCHER: RHP Mike Burrows will draw the start in tomorrow’s series finale vs Seattle.

TODAY IN ASTROS HISTORY: 2019 – The Astros outslug the Mariners in Seattle by a score of 10-6.

Houston smacks three home runs, including grand slams from 2B Jose Altuve (2×5) and 3B Yuli Gurriel (3×5). It marks just the third time in club history for the Astros to hit two grand slams in the same game.