Astros Sweep Mariners 4-0 in Houston Pitching Duel

On May 24, the Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in a closely contested game highlighted by a strong pitching performance from Astros starter Framber Valdez, who allowed just one run over six innings to secure his fourth consecutive quality start. The Astros capitalized early on Seattle's defensive errors, including a throwing error by Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo that helped Jose Altuve score. Despite Woo's efforts to limit damage by stranding runners, the Astros' offense took advantage of additional misplays to build their narrow lead. Relievers Bennett Sousa, Bryan Abreu, and Josh Hader preserved the victory, with Hader earning his 13th save. Meanwhile, Mariners players Miles Mastrobuoni and Cal Raleigh showed offensive contributions in other games, with Raleigh notably hitting a home run and driving in two runs in a separate Mariners win over the Astros, helping Seattle even their series. Mariners' key players Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were also highlighted for their clutch performances in the Mariners' comeback victory in the series.