Even with a stellar seven-inning start from Jordan Lyles, the Houston Astros were staring at the possibility of a winless road trip and seven-game losing streak as they headed to the plate in the ninth inning. An unearned run allowed in the eighth inning put the Seattle Mariners ahead 1-0 and seemingly ended the Astros' hopes of a victory. They entered the game winless in 38 chances when trailing after eight innings and hadn't been able to score a single run in their past 17 innings against the Mariners.
