Rookie Taylor Jones had a career-high four RBIs and finished a single shy of the cycle, and Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer as the Houston Astros routed the Seattle Mariners for the second straight game, 15-1 on Saturday. The AL West-leading Astros are 5-1 against the Mariners at home this season and have outscored them 41-12 in those games. Jake Meyers drove in a run with a single and scored on a double by Wilson, giving Houston an 11-0 lead. Jones drove in two runs with a triple in a three-run sixth inning that made it 15-1. UP NEXTHouston’s Framber Valdez (8-4, 3.16 ERA) opposes Tyler Anderson (6-8, 4.10) when the Astros try to complete the series sweep Sunday.

Source: Fox News August 21, 2021 23:37 UTC