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The Houston Astros edged the Seattle Mariners 4–3 on May 13 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring affair that stayed well below the Vegas total line of 1. Houston's offense generated 12 hits and struck out just 6 times while drawing 3 walks, posting a .753 OPS despite a modest .257 batting average; the Astros' lone home run proved decisive in a one-run decision. Seattle countered with 8 hits and 2 home runs but managed only 3 runs, fanning 11 times and finishing with a .700 OPS that underscored offensive struggles. Houston's pitching staff recorded 11 strikeouts against 6 walks while allowing just 8 hits, though the 5.54 ERA reflected some inefficiency; the Mariners' pitchers were sharper in terms of ERA (3.63) but surrendered 12 hits and 4 runs across the game. A defensive miscue by Houston (1 error) nearly cost the home team, but superior contact quality and run conversion proved the difference in this tight contest. The Astros' ability to scratch out runs despite pedestrian offensive metrics suggests clutch execution could be a rotation strength moving forward.