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Mariners

Springer walked on a full count, Toro to second.

Altuve flied out to center fielder Lewis.

Maldonado singled to left, Reddick scored.

Astros

Altuve hit an infield single to third, A.Díaz scored, Maldonado to third.

Hit an infield single to third, A.Díaz scored, Maldonado to third.

Bregman singled to right, Maldonado scored, Altuve to second.

Singled to right, Maldonado scored, Altuve to second.

Brantley homered to right on a 2-1 count, Altuve scored, Bregman scored.

Homered to right on a 2-1 count, Altuve scored, Bregman scored.

Mariners second.  Lewis homered to left on a 1-0 count.  Vogelbach grounded out, shortstop Correa to first baseman Gurriel.  Nola flied out to left fielder Brantley.  Marmolejos struck out.

Astros third.  Reddick doubled to center.  Díaz grounded out, second baseman Long Jr. to first baseman White, Reddick to third.  Maldonado singled to left, Reddick scored.  Springer walked, Maldonado to second.  Altuve grounded into fielder's choice, pitcher Gonzales to second baseman Long Jr., Maldonado to third, Springer out.  Bregman popped out to left fielder Marmolejos.

Mariners fourth.  White flied out to right fielder Reddick.  Seager homered to right on a 2-0 count.  Lewis struck out.  Vogelbach grounded out, pitcher Verlander to first baseman Gurriel.

Astros fifth.  Díaz singled to center.  Maldonado safe at first on fielder's choice plus throwing error by third baseman Seager, Díaz to third.  Springer grounded out, pitcher Gonzales to first baseman White, Maldonado to second.  Altuve hit an infield single to third, Díaz scored, Maldonado to third.  Grotz pitching.  Bregman singled to right, Maldonado scored, Altuve to second.  Brantley homered to right on a 2-1 count, Altuve scored, Bregman scored.  Gurriel grounded out, third baseman Seager to first baseman White.  Correa popped out to second baseman Long Jr.

Astros sixth.  Misiewicz pitching.  Reddick grounded out, first baseman White to pitcher Misiewicz.  Toro pinch-hitting for Díaz.  Toro doubled to left.  Maldonado singled to right, Toro scored.  On Misiewicz's wild pitch, Maldonado to second.  Springer fouled out to catcher Nola.  Altuve struck out.

Astros seventh.  Edwards Jr. pitching.  Bregman grounded out, second baseman Long Jr. to first baseman White.  Brantley walked on four pitches.  Gurriel grounded into fielder's choice, third baseman Seager to second baseman Long Jr., Brantley out.  Correa doubled to left, Gurriel scored.  Reddick grounded out, second baseman Long Jr. to first baseman White.

 The Astros took 18 of the 19 meetings with the Mariners last season, including each of the last 13 meetings -- and all 10 matchups in Houston. The Indians also went 18-1 over the Tigers last season -- prior to that, no team had won 18+ games against a single opponent since 1961 (Reds, 19-3 vs. Phillies).

 Houston enters the season having won 100+ games in each of the last three seasons, one of six teams in MLB history to accomplish the feat. No team has ever won 100+ games in four straight seasons, a record that will remain intact due to the shortened schedule.

 After going 89-73 (.549) in 2018, the Mariners finished at 68-94 (.420) in 2019 -- the second-largest decrease in win percentage over the last two seasons (Red Sox, .667 &#61664; .519). Seattle is seeking its first playoff berth since 2001 -- the club's 18-season drought is the longest active streak in the four major US leagues.

 Marco Gonzales has gone 0-4 with a 7.36 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) against the Astros, his worst ERA against any team he's faced multiple times. Astros hitters are slashing .346/.411/.520 against him in those seven games, but have only hit three home runs.

 Justin Verlander is slated to make his 12th career Opening Day start, which would rank fourth in American League history behind Jack Morris (14), Walter Johnson (14) and Roger Clemens (13). At 37 years, 155 days old, Verlander will be the oldest Astros Opening Day starter since Nolan Ryan opened the 1986 season at 39 years, 67 days.

 The Mariners have gone 26-17 (.605) all-time on Opening Day, the second best record among current franchises (Mets, .655). Meanwhile, the Astros have won seven straight season openers and look to be the first team to win eight straight since the Orioles did so from 2011-18. The Mariners won nine straight season openers from 2007-15.

HP - Marquez, 1B - Guccione, 2B - Blaser, 3B - Morales

For the Houston Astros, the only things more familiar than their standing as one of the premier teams in the American League are the names that dot the star-studded roster responsible for past success and future promise.
The Astros will host the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on Friday in the opener of both a four-game weekend series and a 60-game sprint to what Houston anticipates will be a fourth consecutive AL West championship. The Astros have won 100-plus games for three consecutive seasons, including a club-record 107 in 2019, and while the length of this campaign will prevent Houston from reaching that benchmark again, expectations remain sky-high.

Astros begin title pursuit with clash vs. Mariners

HOUSTON (AP)  Dusty Baker has managed thousands of games in his big league career, and none were quite like his debut with the scandal-ridden Houston Astros.
The 71-year-old manager posted a win in his first game as Houston's manager and the Astros, playing for the first time since their sign-stealing scam rocked baseball, opened the season by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-2 Friday night.

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SEA	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
HOU	0	0	1	0	5	1	1	0	X

Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros on July 25, 2020

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