The timing couldn't be better, what with the Mariners' lead over the Astros being the size it is and with Houston heading to Seattle this week. Plus, two other starters - righties Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller - remain out of commission for likely another couple weeks dealing with their own injuries, as well.

The Houston Astros could be bracing for the latest and most devastating blow to their starting rotation. According to a report from Matt Kawahara of the Houston

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Jack Leiter still had a no-hit bid going in the seventh inning after the Texas rookie right-hander and Houston lefty Framber Valdez matched zeros through each of their first nine outs. The son of retired major league pitcher Al Leiter first noticed the day could be special when neither team had a hit through three innings

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Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.

ARLINGTON — The bad news: Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is dealing with another injury. The good: At least it’s not his back.

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