First pitch: Astros face King Felix, start three-game series vs. Mariners
The Astros will have to beat the king to win for just the second time in nine games. The Mariners (7-13) are at Minute Maid Park for a three-game series, starting with a 7:10 p.m. matchup Monday. Seattle righthanded ace Felix Hernandez (1-2, 2.20 ERA) faces Astros righty Brad Peacock (1-1, 5.27). The Astros are 5-13 overall and in last place in the American League. The club is 1-2 on its six-game homestand. Mariners’ lineup: Gutierrez CF, Seager 3B, Morales DH, Morse RF, Smoak 1B, Ackley 2B, Montero C, Chavez LF, Ryan SS. Astros: Jose Altuve 2B, Fernando Martinez LF, Jason Castro C, Chris Carter DH, Carlos Pena 1B, Brandon [...]
