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Astros prepare for crucial series against Mariners starting August 14

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Astros prepare for crucial series against Mariners starting August 14

Summary

The Houston Astros begin a critical series against the Seattle Mariners tonight at 8:10 PM ET at Daikin Park, following a series win over the San Francisco Giants. Houston is currently 62-60, sitting atop the AL West, but faces pressure to maintain their lead after previously dropping a series to the Padres. Projected pitchers for the series include Peter Lambert, Hayden Wesneski, and Hunter Brown, with Lambert showing consistency this season despite recent struggles with strikeouts. The Astros aim for back-to-back series victories to gain momentum as they approach the playoff stretch. At the same time, the Mariners sit at 56-65, looking to improve their performance.

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Status Watch

•Astros record stands at 62-60, leading the AL West
•Series opener against Mariners starts tonight at 8:10 PM ET
•Projected pitcher Peter Lambert has 8-6 record, 3.09 ERA
•Houston aims for back-to-back series wins after victory over Giants
•Mariners currently at 56-65, struggling this season

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What they're saying

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The Houston Astros are heading into their series against the Mariners coming off a series win against the San Francisco Giants. The bounce back they needed after dropping the series against the Padres.
— Yahoo Sports

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