Keuchel looks to shut down Mariners
(MLB.com Houston Astros)

The Astros send Dallas Keuchel (0-2, 4.20 ERA) to the mound for tonight`s 9:10 CT series opener against James Paxton and the Mariners at Safeco Field. Keuchel has yet to pitch longer than the six innings he worked in his season debut March 30 in Arlington. He threw five innings April 4 vs. the Orioles and four innings Tuesday against the Twins.