Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros 7/29/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Seattle Mariners go back on the road Friday night to Houston, Texas for game 2 of 4 against the Houston Astros.The Seattle Mariners come into Friday running hot on a three-game win streak after a 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Marco Gonzales got the victory for Seattle giving up two runs on four hits across 6 innings of work. The Seattle bullpen was elite as well allowing no runs on two hits over the final two innings of the game.

Offensively Seattle did just enough from the plate with six hits in 30 at bats including 2-5 with runners in scoring position to score four runs. Rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez led the way for the Seattle offense with a three run home run in the seventh inning to secure the win.

The Houston Astros are one of the better teams in baseball despite their recent three-game losing streak after a 4-2 last to the Oakland Athletics. Christian Javier took the loss for Houston last game out after allowing three runs on five hits across 5 innings of work.

The Houston offense was abysmal in their last game with only five hits in 32 at bats including 0-5 with runners in scoring position to leave five men on base. MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez was the only bright spot in the Houston lineup with a two run home run in the sixth inning.