The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in the second game of a big weekend series between the top ...

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Six of their nine starters, catcher Yainer Diaz, first baseman Christian Walker, second baseman Brendan Rodgers, left fielder Jose Altuve, right fielder Cam Smith and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez ...