Christian Walker, in the middle of a rough homestand, was out of the lineup in favor of switch hitter Victor Caratini.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as First Place Seattle will look to Hold Off Houston in Crucial Series.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles put on his Superman cape Saturday to save the day for his team against the Houston Astros. The Mariners led the Astros 6-4 with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning at Daikin Park in Houston,

Today the Seattle Mariners played game two against division rival Houston Astros in the final game of the series, at Houston’s home Daikin Park, with the season series and so much more on the line. The type of game it was,

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak. Houston is 84-71 overall and 46-34 at home. The Astros have the eighth-best team ERA in the majors at 3.85.

Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners, including how to watch and team news.

The Houston Astros were practically helpless against the Seattle Mariners, and it had an impact on their chase for the AL West crown.