Overview

• Jorge Polanco, returning from a two-game absence due to side soreness, delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning against Houston reliever Bryan Abreu.
• The Mariners' 4-3 win ended a three-game slide and marked a pivotal turnaround in the series against the Astros.
• Manager Dan Wilson's decision to stick with pitcher Gregory Santos during a high-pressure eighth inning set the stage for the comeback despite earlier defensive errors.
• Seattle initially led 2-0 after Ryan Bliss hit his first home run of the season, but two unearned runs in the eighth gave Houston a brief 3-2 lead.
• Logan Gilbert pitched 5 2/3 strong innings for the Mariners, while Andrés Muñoz secured the save, preserving the narrow victory.