The Seattle Mariners took a big step towards winning one of the biggest regular-season series in franchise history.

Seattle Mariners 4, Houston Astros 0: Box Score

The M’s used four solo home runs and stellar display from their pitching staff to take the opening game of a three-game set in Houston against the Astros 4-0.

Julio Rodríguez started the home run barrage with a solo shot in the first inning of Houston starter Hunter Brown. Eugenio Suárez, Victor Robles and Josh Naylor each tacked on homers for insurance.

Starter Bryan Woo earned his 15th win of the season while striking out seven and allowing only one hit and one walk over five shutout innings. But the right-hander was pulled at just 67 pitches after being met by manager Dan Wilson and trainers on the mound following his wa

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