Astros hit 3 HRs, finish winning trip by beating Seattle

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Houston Astros' Evan Gattis (11) is congratulated on his home run by Carlos Correa (1) against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEATTLE (AP) — George Springer, Yuli Gurriel and Evan Gattis hit long home runs and the Houston Astros wrapped up another winning road trip, beating the Seattle Mariners 8-2 Sunday.

The Astros went 6-1 on this swing and improved to a major league-best 29-9 on the road. They also own the top record in baseball at 52-25.

Houston rookie Francis Martes started in place of Brad Peacock, who’s on the paternity list. Martes gave up two runs in two rough innings, walking four and hitting a batter.

Four relievers combined to shut out the Mariners on three hits for seven innings, with Michael Feliz (3-1) getting the win.

Ariel Miranda (6-4) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk in 7 1/3 innings.

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