Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 45, 5/14/2026

Q: What time does the Astros vs. Mariners game start on May 14, 2026?

The game starts at 1:10 p.m. CT.

Q: Who is starting for the Houston Astros against the Mariners?

Mike Burrows will start for the Astros.

Q: What is Mike Burrows' recent performance before the game against the Mariners?

Mike Burrows has a 2.50 ERA in his last three starts and recently pitched 7.0 shutout innings.

Q: How have the Astros performed against the Mariners in their last matchup?

The Astros snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Mariners with a win last night.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 08: Mike Burrows #50 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds on May 08, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images **TODAY’S GAME:** The **Houston Astros** (17-27) will continue their seven-game homestand today as they look to earn a four-game series split with a win against the rival **Seattle Mariners** (21-23). Astros starter **RHP Mike Burrows** (2-4, 5.04 ERA), who tossed 7.0 shutout innings his last time out, will oppose **RHP Luis Castillo** (0-4, 6.57 ERA) and the Mariners in this series finale. **ABOUT BURROWS:** RHP Mike Burrows owns a 2.50 ERA (5ER/18IP) in his last three starts and is coming off the best start of his young career on Friday at CIN (0ER/7IP). Burrows is acclimating himself to the AL West, as he was acquired from the Pirates this offseason as part of a three-team, six-player trade in which the Astros sent **OF Jacob Melton** and minor leaguer **RHP Anderson Brito** to the Tampa Bay Rays, while the Rays sent **IF Brandon Lowe, OF Jake Mangum** and **LHP ** to the . **ROCK CLIMBING**: The Astros are facing RHP Luis Castillo for the 11th time in his career today and for the second time this season, with the first coming on April 11 in Seattle when the Astros tagged him for seven runs on 3.1 innings. **DH ** took Castillo deep in that game and now has three career home runs and a lifetime .474 (9×19) average off the three-time All-Star. **VS. SEATTLE:** The Astros and Mariners are playing their second series of 2026 and after today will not see each other again until August. With a win last night, the Astros snapped a nine-game losing streak to Seattle, which spanned back to 2025. **ABOUT THE SKIPPER:** **Manager Joe Espada** recorded his 192nd career managerial victory last night, which moved him past **Harry Craft** (1962-64) into 12th in club history. He now immediately trails **Jimy Williams** (215) for 11th on that all-time list. **LANCE REACHES 900 K’S: RHP ** surpassed 900 career strikeouts last night as he fanned six in his 5.1 innings pitched. McCullers became the 15th player in franchise history to reach 900 strikeouts and the quickest to do so in terms of appearances (154g). **THE ORDER:** The Astros have used 44 different lineups in their 44 games in 2026. Only LF Yordan Alvarez has started every game in the same spot in the lineup (hitting second), although he will bat 3rd today. **1B ** has played in every game (43 starts). **CLIMBING THE CHARTS:** With two RBI last night, **2B ** reached 900 career RBI, making him the fifth player in franchise history to reach that mark. He also checks in with 238 career homers as a second baseman, needing one more to tie **Lou Whitaker** for seventh place all-time in MLB history among second basemen. **THE SHEW FITS: SS ** went 2×5 last night, which extended his current hitting streak to a career-long eight games. Shewmake has hit .364 (12×33) with three homers and a 1.000 OPS in 13 games since being acquired by the Astros in a trade from the on April 19. **WALKER, TEXAS HAMMER:** 1B Christian Walker is hitting .296 (24×81) in his last 21 games (since April 20) with six homers and 13 RBI. Among AL players this season, Walker ranks tied for third in RBI (29), sixth in extra-base hits (20), seventh in total bases (84), and seventh in SLG (.525). **GUN ‘EM DOWN:** In just 21 games, **C Christian Vázquez** has thrown out nine baserunners attempting to steal (in 25 attempts), which ranks tied for first in the AL and fourth in the Majors. **TODAY IN ASTROS HISTORY:** 2017 – The Astros spoil **** Night at Yankee Stadium, erupting for six runs in the 1st inning off **RHP ** en route to a 10-7 win on national TV. **3B ** hits his first career grand slam in the big 1st inning. The win gave Houston a split in what was a Mother’s Day doubleheader.