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Astros slide past Mariners to win series

Houston Astros' Josh Reddick scores against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Saga Communications/(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

JIM HOEHN, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Jose Altuve hit three singles and drew two walks, helping the Houston Astros overcome an early five-run deficit and rally past the Seattle Mariners 10-5 on Wednesday night.

Four Houston relievers combined for five scoreless innings after starter Mike Fiers got knocked around. Tony Sipp, Brad Peacock (2-0), Luke Gregerson and Jandel Gustave allowed just three hits.

Carlos Beltran drove in three runs for Houston, which trailed 5-0 after three innings. The Astros scored three times in the seventh off Dan Altavilla (1-1) for a 6-5 lead, with Alex Bregman’s RBI double putting them ahead.

Astros 10, Mariners 5 | End 8 pic.twitter.com/Y0QFnDiJu6

— Houston Astros (@astros) April 13, 2017

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