The Mariners were unable to hold an early lead as the Astros got to the former All-Star pitcher in his first game back from a shoulder injury.

Seattle's George Kirby didn't get the results he wanted in his season debut against the Houston Astros but was still encouraged in his return to the mound after a lengthy absence.

Seattle’s star-studded rotation lost George Kirby and Logan Gilbert to injury in the early stages of spring, but a major piece of the puzzle returns when the Mariners commence an all-important, four-game series Thursday with their archrivals.