Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners 10/15/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros head to Seattle on Saturday with a chance to close out this series against the Mariners. The Astros beat the Mariners in both of their two home games in this series. Houston outscored the Mariners 12-9 over their last two games. The Astros had a better road record than the Mariners did at home this season.

Lance McCullers Jr. will make the start on the hill for the Astros. McCullers Jr. is 4-2 on the season with 47.2 innings pitched. McCullers Jr. hasn't pitched since October 3rd but does carry an impressive 2.27 ERA. McCullers Jr. has 50 strikeouts and 22 walks in the season.

The Seattle Mariners are fighting to stay alive this weekend at home. Seattle took care of Toronto in the Wildcard round but this Houston team is a whole different beast. The Mariners have scored 22 runs over their four playoff games played. Seattle has not been shutout yet this postseason.

George Kirby will make the start on the mound for the Mariners. Kirby went 8-5 this season with 130 innings pitched. Kirby has 133 strikeouts with a 3.39 ERA. Kirby pitched 1 inning against Toronto in the playoffs picking up a save.