Mariners Game #44 Preview and Discussion: SEA at HOU, 5/13

TL;DR

Bryce Miller returns to the mound for the Seattle Mariners against the Houston Astros after recovering from an oblique injury. The Mariners aim to clinch the four-game series following two consecutive wins.

Key points

Bryce Miller returns after an oblique injury
Mariners aim to clinch the series against Astros
Game starts at 5:10 p.m. PDT

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PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Bryce Miller #50 of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait at Peoria Sports Complex on February 19, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images He’s back. Bryce Miller takes the mound for the Mariners for the first time since the 2025 ALCS. He’s sat out the first 43 games of the new season with an oblique injury, after missing large swaths of last season with bone spurs in his elbow. I wrote before the season in our 40 in 40 series about the quick start to Miller’s career and the quick drop in performance as he tried to pitch through injury. Kate Preusser wrote more recently about his rehab starts and some of the adjustments he’s making to get right this year. What I’m looking for today is what his pitch mix looks like early and how his velocity holds up late. With wins in games one and two, the Mariners will look to clinch the four-game series tonight, after sweeping the Astros in four games back in May, after sweeping the Astros to all but clinch the AL West last September. The Mariners have won nine straight against Houston. Brendan Donovan is not in the lineup tonight, after being activated from the injured list at the start of the road trip. is back at third base, while moves back up to the leadoff spot.

Q&A

What is Bryce Miller's injury history with the Seattle Mariners?

Bryce Miller has missed significant time due to an oblique injury this season and previously dealt with bone spurs in his elbow.

What time does the Mariners game against the Astros start?

The Mariners game against the Astros is scheduled to start at 5:10 p.m. PDT.

How have the Mariners performed against the Astros recently?

The Mariners have won nine straight games against the Astros, including a four-game sweep last September.