The Seattle Mariners (28-34) beat the Houston Astros (35-28) 8-1 on Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park, snapping a 21 inning scoreless streak in the process. Mike Montgomery (1-1, 1.89 ERA) pitched effectively for the M’s, and earned his first career Major League victory. Collin McHugh (6-3, 5.08 ERA) was roughed up early and often en route to collecting his 3rd loss of the season.
Mike Montgomery cut right through the Astros’ lineup, allowing 1 run on 6 hits across 6 innings of work. Monty struck out 4 and issued 3 free passes on Saturday afternoon.