
The Houston Astros (6-7) face the Seattle Mariners (4-9) in the first game of a three-game series tonight in Seattle. Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai will start against Mariners' Emerson Hancock as Houston aims to break a four-game losing streak.
The Houston Astros (6-7) travel to the Mariners (4-9) this evening in Seattle in the first game of a three game series.
Astros game three starterRHP Tatsuya Imaiwill make his thirdstart of the season for the Astros, this time opposite RHP Emerson Hancockand the Mariners.
Fridayâs TILT:Â The Astros and Mariners will play the first game of their three-game series this evening as the Astros look to end their four game losing streak
ON THE HUNT:Â RHP Tatsuya Imai is making his third career start after hurling 5.2 hutout innings in Sacramento. He carries a 1-0 record with a 4.32 ERA with thirteen strikeouts and seven walks in his first two starts.
ASTROS VS. Hancock:Â The Astros are facing Hancock for the third time in his career. He has a 1-0 record against the Astros with a 3.38 ERA in eight innings. Both outings were starts.
RIVALRY VS. THE MARINERS: The Astros hold a commanding 132-97 record lifetime against the Mariners and that doesnât include their three game sweep in the 2022 ALDS. The Astros were 5-8 against the Mariners last season including the decisive three game sweep the Mariners laid on the Astros late in September last season.
**TODAYâS ROSTER MOVES:**The Astros placed RHP Cristian Javieron the 15-day IL (retro 4/9) due to a grade two right shoulder strain and OF Jake Meyerson the 10-day IL (retro (4/9) due to a grade two right oblique strainâŠto take their spots on the active roster, the Astros have selected RHP J.P. Franceand OF Taylor Trammellfrom the Triple A Sugar LandâŠto make room on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blancoto the 60-day IL.
Game Date/Time:Â Friday, April 10, 8:40 p.m. CST
Location:Â Seattle, WA
TV:Â Space City Home Network
Streaming:Â SCHN
Radio:Â KBME 790 AM; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
SS Jeremy Pena
LF Yordan Alvarez
DH Jose Altuve
2B Isaac Paredes
3B Carlos Correa
1B Christian Walker
RF Cam Smith
DH Yainer Diaz
CF Joey Loperfido
C Christian Vazquez
SS J.P. Crawford
C Cal Raleigh
CF Julio Rodriguez
1B Josh Naylor
LF Randy Arozorena
RF Luke Raley
2B Cole Young
DH Domonic Canzone
3B Leo Rivas
CF Denzel Clarke
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Tatsuya Imai has a record of 1-0 and an ERA of 4.32 before the game against the Mariners.
The Astros are on a four-game losing streak before facing the Mariners.
Tatsuya Imai is starting for the Astros, while Emerson Hancock is the starting pitcher for the Mariners.


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