The Seattle Mariners began the final leg of their 10-game road trip by getting back starting pitcher George Kirby from the injured list, but they had to play without superstar Julio Rodriguez. The Mariners lost to the Houston Astros 9-2 on Thursday.

Preview the May 22 matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

HOUSTON — Bryce Miller and Logan Gilbert are moving one step closer to making a return to the Mariners rotation. For Miller, it could be the final step.

Marc James, who hosts the midday show at KJR 93.3, took shots at Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mariners Insider Luke Arkins. On Thursday, he apologized.

What could have been a fun night in Texas as the Mariners took on the division rivals Astros quickly devolved into a terrible night at the newly-christened Daikin Park that ended with the Mariners getting blown out, 9-2.