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Astros rally for win over M’s

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/David Zalubowski


DAIMON EKLUND, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — George Springer hit his fourth leadoff home run of the season, Evan Gattis had a bases-loaded pinch-hit double and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Seattle reliever James Pazos gave up hits to all four Houston batters he faced in the sixth inning — including Gattis’ double and a run-scoring single by Alex Bregman — as the Astros scored four runs to take the lead for good.
Joe Musgrove (1-0) pitched into the sixth inning, giving up three runs and seven hits for Houston.
Ariel Miranda (0-1) allowed four runs and seven hits.

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