Seattle Mariners Have Had Startling Success Against Elite Houston Astros Reliever

The Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 7-6 in 11-innings on Saturday night, solidifying a series win and running their winning streak to five games. The M's are now 53-45 and just three games back of the Astros in the American League West.

Furthermore, Seattle currently holds the second spot in the American League wild card race, one game ahead of the Boston Red Sox.

Saturday's win was not without drama, as the M's blew a 4-1 lead, and then were forced to rally back from deficits of 5-4 and 6-5.

Trailing 5-4 in the eighth inning, the M's scored the game-tying run against elite Astros reliever Bryan Abreu. Randy Arozarena doubled to start the inning and then was moved to third on a fly ball by Jorge Polanco. Donovan Solano was hit by a pitch, with pinch-runner Dylan Moore stealing second. Dominic Canzone struck out swinging, but Abreu threw a wild pitch to tie the game with Miles Mastrobuoni at the plate.