Houston Astros

Houston Astros right-hander Mike Burrows was tagged for seven runs in a 5 2/3-inning outing during an 8-3 home loss to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday at Daikin Park. Manager Joe Espada said Burrows was one or two pitches away from a quality start.

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Tatsuya Imai allowed six runs in four innings during his return to the majors on Tuesday night. Astros manager Joe Espada said afterward that the pitcher will take the mound again in his next scheduled start despite the poor outing.

Willson Contreras, now with the Red Sox, took a lighthearted approach after getting hit by a pitch from Astros starter Mike Burrows. The incident occurred in the first inning of Friday night's game in Boston. Contreras retrieved the ball and flipped it back to the pitcher on his way to first base.

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Adley Rutschman hit a grand slam that slipped from Houston outfielder Brice Matthews’ glove, powering the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-3 victory over the Astros in Game 1 of a Thursday doubleheader at Camden Yards. Jeremiah Jackson added another grand slam as Baltimore hit two in the game. Hall of Famer Jim Palmer ate his first chicken wing on air, fulfilling a broadcast promise.

Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai, sidelined with arm fatigue, said tests showed no significant injury and pointed to challenges adjusting to life in the United States. The Japanese right-hander, in his first MLB season, noted differences in travel and eating habits compared to Japan. He expects to build arm strength and return soon.

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Josh Naylor broke out of a deep slump with two home runs in his first two at-bats, powering the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday. The win completed a four-game sweep at T-Mobile Park. Naylor's blasts provided ample support for starter George Kirby.