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Tommy Milone - Works in long relief Sunday Milone logged 2.1 innings out of the bullpen in a loss to the Astros on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on a hit and three walks while recording a strikeout.

Impact The veteran left-hander had recently been moved back to the bullpen, and Sunday's uneven performance may have partly been the result of Milone last having pitched July 13. The 35-year-old is likely to continue primarily seeing multi-inning relief assignments, which could certainly set him up to qualify for the occasional decision or hold.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Moore - Multi-hit effort in loss Moore went 2-for-3 with a run in a loss to the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Moore's second two-hit effort in the last three games pulled his average back up over the Mendoza Line for the first time since June 18. Despite a difficult season at the plate overall, the veteran utility man has shown plenty of life over his last 14 games, producing a .316/.381/.526 slash line in that span even while also generating a massive 40.5 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Haggerty - Laces triple in loss Haggerty went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple and a run in a loss to the Astros on Sunday.

Impact The speedy Haggerty's seventh-inning three-bagger off Framber Valdez plated Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore to give the Mariners their first two runs of the game. Haggerty has made good use of his steady playing time of late, hitting .389 (7-for-18) with Sunday's triple, a home run, three RBI, a walk, a stolen base and six runs over his last six games.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia leads Rangers against the Mariners after 4-hit outing

The Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners after Adolis García had four hits on Sunday in an 11-8 win over the Athletics

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postseason Hope Weighs Heavily on Seattle Mariners Fans The team’s 14-game win streak buoyed our columnist’s hope that the franchise could break a postseason curse. A visit from the Houston Astros...

JULY 25, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Ray stung by nemesis Astros: 'Need to figure it out' SEATTLE -- It was against these Astros nearly two months ago when Robbie Ray made a significant mid-game adjustment, turned his season aroun...

JULY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Astros sweep Mariners: sorting through the grim details The Rangers arrive Monday for the first of three games. It's a chance for Seattle to get back on track.

JULY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners

Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña hit back-to-back home runs off Robbie Ray to begin the game, and the Houston Astros roughed up the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner in an 8-5 victory o...

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abraham Toro - Homers against former team Toro went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Astros.

Impact Toro entered the game when outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) exited the contest following a collision on the field. Toro was part of the Mariners' two bursts of offense in the seventh and eighth innings, including a homer in his second plate appearance of the day. The 25-year-old infielder has seen limited playing time lately -- his last start was last Saturday. He owns an uninspiring .179/.242/.329 slash line with eight homers, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and a stolen base in 76 contests. Even if Winker has to miss extra time, his absence will likely be covered by Adam Frazier and Dylan Moore.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker - Deemed day-to-day Winker (ankle) is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's loss to the Astros, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Winker sustained a sprained right ankle in the bottom of the second inning while colliding with Jeremy Pena on the basepaths, but manager Scott Servais is optimistic that the injury isn't significant. Winker will be monitored ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rangers, but Servais hopes that the outfielder will avoid a trip to the injured list.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray - Hit hard early Ray (8-7) allowed six runs on 10 hits and struck out only one in three innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Astros.

Impact Ray gave up a solo home run to each of the first two batters he faced (Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena). It didn't get better from there for the Mariners ace, as he allowed three more runs in the second inning and another in the third before he was pulled at 62 pitches. There was no report of an injury for Ray, so it's possible this was just rust after he went nine days between starts. His quality start streak ended at seven, and he now has a 3.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 136:38 K:BB through 120 innings in 20 starts. He's projected for a road start against these same Astros next week.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker - Dealing with right ankle sprain Winker exited Sunday's game against the Astros due to a right ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Winker sustained his injury in the bottom of the second inning during a collision with Jeremy Pena, but it's somewhat encouraging that he remained in the game until the top of the fifth. It's not yet clear whether the ankle issue will force him to miss additional time.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker - Exits with apparent injury Winker was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros in the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Winker collided with Jeremy Pena on a single in the bottom of the second inning but remained in the game for several innings prior to being replaced defensively ahead of the fifth inning. The 28-year-old went 1-for-2 prior to his removal. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear, and it's unknown whether Winker will be forced to miss additional time.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners Box Score - July 24, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners at 8:10pm UTC on July 24, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analy...

JULY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carlos Santana - Day off Sunday Santana is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Impact Santana will get a breather after he went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and two walks in the first two games of the series. Ty France will start at first base while Sam Haggerty enters the lineup in right field and bats ninth in the series finale.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Raleigh - Breather Sunday Raleigh will sit Sunday versus the Astros.

Impact Raleigh will get a day off after he went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Luis Torrens will start behind the plate and bat sixth in the series finale.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Rodríguez - Still absent Sunday Rodriguez (wrist) is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Astros.

Impact Rodriguez will miss a third straight game Sunday while he nurses a sore left wrist. According to Corey Brock of The Athletic, the center fielder had an MRI come back clean other than some bruising, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day. Dylan Moore will start in center field and bat eighth in the series finale against Houston.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justus Sheffield - Dealing with neck stiffness Sheffield was scratched from his scheduled start Friday for Triple-A Tacoma while in pregame warmups due to stiffness in his neck, but the Rainiers are still hoping he'll take the...

Impact The left-hander has produced a 2-0 record but a 5.34 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 28.2 innings covering his first five starts since returning to Tacoma after serving as the 27th man for a doubleheader in mid-June against the Angels. Sheffield's status should be the subject of an update early in the week as his next scheduled start draws nearer.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Haniger - Full complement of at-bats Saturday Haniger (ankle) filled the designated hitter role for High-A Everett against Eugene for the second consecutive night Saturday, going 1-for-4.

Impact Haniger had logged just a pair of plate appearances while kicking off his rehab assignment Friday, and with no apparent setbacks a day later, he was able to handle a full game's worth Saturday. The veteran outfielder is likely to suit up for the AquaSox for just one more game Sunday before likely shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma, a sentiment echoed by Rainiers play-by-play broadcaster Mike Curto.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier - Extends hit streak in loss Frazier went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to the Astros on Saturday.

Impact The All-Star break did nothing to cool off the veteran's bat, as Frazier has now hit safely in nine straight games. The veteran has five multi-hit efforts during that span as well, and he's raised his average 22 points to .240 since July 3.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Gilbert - Pitches well in loss Gilbert (10-4) took the loss to the Astros on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight and walking one over six innings.

Impact Gilbert was efficient Saturday, throwing 63 of 89 pitches for strikes across six frames. The eight strikeouts were a season high for the young righty. Gilbert did not allow a home run in the contest, but the Astros were able to knock in two runs against him, both on doubles. Despite picking up a loss, Gilbert earned a quality start, his ninth of the year. He will take a 2.77 ERA into his next appearance.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana - Launches solo home run Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's loss against the Astros.

Impact Santana scored Seattle's lone run in Saturday's contest on a seventh-inning solo shot. It was his fifth home run in 19 games as a Mariner after hitting four with the Royals prior to his trade. Santana has a 10:10 K:BB rate this month but has just 13 hits in 55 at-bats, giving him a .236 July batting average. He has a .217 batting average on the season.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Mariners

The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postseason hopeful Mariners tested vs. one of baseball's best SEATTLE -- In less than 24 hours, the Mariners went from the hottest team in baseball to being solemnly reminded that the AL West still runs...

JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Verlander gets 13th win, leads Astros over Mariners 3-1 Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Housto...

JULY 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM