Mariners: 5 takeaways from tough series versus Houston Astros

Other Mariners’ notes

• Prior to the four-game set in Houston, the Mariners had a streak of seven straight series versus the AL West which they either won or tied
• The Mariners are 8-3 in day games this season compared to 6-9 at night and have an overall road record of 8-7
• Thursday’s win versus the Astros was just the M’s second victory in their last 21 games in Houston
• Seattle is 9-10 against teams currently with a record of .500 or better and 5-2 against teams currently below .500
• White has already made two errors this season, compared to just one all of last year
• Seager is tied for the AL lead with 41 hard-hit balls (exit velocity of at least 95 mph); he is also tied for the third-most RBI in the Majors with 20
• Graveman and Anthony Misiewicz are two of just 10 relievers to begin this season with at least nine appearances and not allow an earned run
• Despite White’s throwing error on Wednesday, he leads the Majors with 21 double plays turned
• 2020 Gold Glove Award winner Crawford has the most assists of an player in the Majors this season; he is also tied for the Major League lead among shortstops with 17 double plays turned

All statistics correct following completion of games on April 29, 2021

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