Mariners Game Information — May 5 at Houston

AS YOU KNOW…Mariners starting pitchers have gone 21 consecutive games allowing 2-or-fewer earned runs, tied with the World Series-winning 1917 Chicago White Sox for 2nd-longest streak in Major League history (since 1913)…the Mariners rotation has allowed a total of 20 earned runs over those 21 starts during the current streak, but…DID YOU KNOW?…that if Bryce Miller allows 2-or-fewer earned runs today, that it will tie the longest streak in Major League history, which occurred 109 years ago?…the only team to reach 22+ consecutive starts with 2-or-fewer earned runs since 1913 (when ER were tracked in both the American and National League) are the 1915 Washington Senators (MLB record 22 G)…thanks to Elias Sports Bureau for providing the data.

TODAY’S TILT…the Mariners continue the 7-game road trip tonight with the last of 3 games at Minute Maid Park against Houston (1–1)…following the current series against the Astros, Seattle travels to Minnesota for a 4-game series starting tomorrow…Seattle is coming off a 4–2 homestand with a pair of series wins against the Diamondbacks (2–1) and Braves (2–1)…today’s game will be televised live on ROOT Sports with Dave Sims and Mike Blowers on the call, and broadcast live on Seattle Sports (710 AM) with Rick Rizzs and Aaron Goldsmith on the call.

ODDS AND ENDS…Seattle defeated the Astros in shutout fashion last night, winning by a 5–0 advantage…the Mariners are 8–4 over their last 12 games (4/21-c), 12–5 over their last 17 games (4/15-c) and 14–7 over their last 21 games (4/10-c).

• Well, First Off… — The Mariners (18–15) are in 1st place in the AL West Division by a half-game over the 2nd place Texas Rangers (18–16) and 1.5 games over the 3rd place Oakland Athletics (17–17).
• Shallow — Seattle is the only team in the Majors to not allow an opposing starter to go 7.0+ innings in a game…Mariners hitters are averaging 4.04 pitches/PA, 2nd in the Majors to the Yankees (4.06).
• Bump In Houston Like — The Mariners are 7–2 in their last 9 games at Minute Maid Park since 2023.

IN THE MIX FOR SIX…Seattle comes into today’s rubber match going for its 6th consecutive series victory…the Mariners last won 6+ consecutive series from July 21-Aug. 9 last season (6 consecutive series wins)…during that stretch, the Mariners went 14–4…during the current stretch, Seattle has won consecutive series vs. Cincinnati (3–0, 4/15–4/17), at Colorado (2–1, 4/20–4/21), at Texas (2–1, 4/23–4/25), vs. Arizona (2–1, 4/26–28) and vs. Atlanta (2–1, 4/29–5/1).

HISTORIC PITCHING OVER LAST 21 GAMES…since April 10, the Mariners pitching staff has led the team to a 14–7 record with a 1.68 ERA (35 ER, 188.0 IP), 52 walks and 198 strikeouts…during that stretch, Seattle pitchers lead the Majors in ERA, fewest runs allowed (45), quality starts (18), WHIP (0.87), hits-per-9 innings (5.31) and opponent batting average (.169/111x658), ranking 3rd in strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.81), 3rd in strikeouts-per-9 innings (9.48) and 4th in walks-per-9 innings (2.49).

RE’PETE’DLY BLANK’D…the Mariners recorded their 4th shutout win of the season (3 have been on the road)…the 4 shutout wins are tied for 3rd-most in MLB, trailing Boston (6) and Philadelphia (5)…since the start of last season, Seattle has 22 shutout wins (most in MLB), ranking ahead of Atlanta (18) & Milwaukee (18)…last season’s 18 shutout victories led MLB, setting a franchise record for most in a season.

HIGH-QUALITY STUFF…Seattle’s 21 quality starts lead the Majors this season, ranking ahead of Philadelphia (19) and Kansas City (16)…the Mariners have 5 pitchers with 3+ quality starts: Logan Gilbert (6), Bryce Miller (4), Luis Castillo (4), George Kirby (4) and Emerson Hancock (3)…the Mariners starting rotation is the only team in the Majors to have 5 pitchers record 3+ quality starts, with San Francisco and Tampa Bay being the only teams to have 4 different pitchers record 3+ quality starts.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOGAN!…Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert celebrates his 27th birthday today…the right-hander went 8.0 scoreless innings in last night’s shutout win over the Astros, improving to 3–0 with a 1.69 ERA (9 ER, 48.0 IP) with 13 walks and 50 strikeouts in 7 starts this season…his 50 strikeouts are tied for most in the American League with Jack Flaherty-DET, while his 1.69 ERA ranks 4th…in 95 career starts, Gilbert is 35–18 with a 3.58 ERA (216 ER, 543.2 IP) with 126 walks and 541 strikeouts…Seattle owns a 60–35 record (.632) in Gilbert’s 95 career outings.

rockin’ WITH polo…Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with a double and run scored last night…Polanco has hit safely in 6 consecutive games (4/28-c), batting .308 (8x26) with 4 runs, 1 double, 2 home runs and 5 RBI with an .885 OPS during that stretch.

WELCOME TO THE J-ROD SHOW…Julio Rodríguez is batting .338 (24x71) over his last 17 games (4/15-c) with 9 runs, 3 doubles, 1 home run, 6 RBI, 3 walks, 5 stolen bases and a .796 OPS during that span…Julio has tallied 4 Outs Above Average (via Baseball Savant) this season, 2nd-most by any outfielder in the Majors behind only Daulton Varsho-TOR (7 OAA).

THE BULLY ‘PEN…seven of the 8 current members of the Mariners bullpen have an ERA under 3.00…Cody Bolton (1.74 ERA), Tyson Miller (2.08), Andrés Muñoz (2.25), Tayler Saucedo (2.25), Gabe Speier (2.45), Austin Voth (2.63) and Trent Thornton (2.70) all tote sub-3.00 ERA’s…Muñoz leads Mariners relievers in strikeouts (16), while Speier (15), Voth (13), Saucedo (13), Thornton (11), Ryne Stanek (11) and Miller (11) all have reached double-digits.

pitching from top to bottom…last night, the Mariners recorded a shutout win, Triple-A Tacoma pitching allowed 1 run over 8.0 frames, Double-A Arkansas recorded a shutout win and High-A Everett allowed 1 run (Class-A Modesto’s game was postponed)…overall, the Mariners organization posted a 0.51 ERA (2 ER, 35.0 IP) yesterday…starting pitchers Logan Gilbert (8.0 IP, 0 R), Major League rehabber for Triple-A Bryan Woo (5.0 IP, 0 R), Double-A’s Logan Evans (6.0 IP, 0 R) and High-A’s Ryan Hawks (5.0 IP, 1 R) combined for a 0.38 ERA (1 ER, 24.0 IP), with the lone run coming in Hawks’ final inning of work.

NEXT HOMESTAND…following the current road trip at Houston and Minnesota, Seattle will return home for a 6-game homestand against the Oakland Athletics (3 G, 5/10–12) and Kansas City Royals (3 G, 13–15)…the upcoming homestand is highlighted by Cal Raleigh Funko POP! Night (May 10), Mother’s Day — Mariners Crossbody Bag (May 12), Little League Day — J.P. Crawford Poster (May 12) and 3 Mariners Value Games from May 13–15 with tickets as low at $10.