Late May is still pretty early to declare this one of the most important series of the year, but this AL West matchup against the Astros could have significant repercussions for the season. Thanks to the Mariners’ 5-1 road trip so far, they’ve washed away most of the stink of the 1-5 homestand, but the perpetual test of the Astros stands between them and creating some space in a crowded AL West.
Luckily, the Mariners will get back one of their strongest soldiers as George Kirby returns to make his season debut tonight.