Seattle Mariners (28-20, first in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (25-24, second in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (0-0); Astros: Lance ...

Starting pitching depth has never been more valuable than it is right now, and the Houston Astros are a prime example of why.

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