The Mariners made an interesting decision for the first series in the second half of the season, and Dan Wilson spoke to it on Friday afternoon.

Luis Castillo reacted to his stellar effort against the Houston Astros in the Seattle Mariners' victory on Friday night.

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Out most of the season because of back surgery, Seattle Mariners outfielder Cade Marlowe returned to the field for High-A Everett on Friday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and two walks. It should be noted that he did get 13 at-bats with the Arizona Complex League Mariners prior to going to Everett,

The Mariners opened the second half of the season with a win over Houston on Friday thanks to a tremendous start from Luis Castillo and a couple of big swings.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh quipped that he was ready for things to go back to normal, while speaking with reporters for the first time since the All-Star break.

The Mariners quickly find themselves on a high swing entering the second half, on the heels of a big haul in the MLB Draft, Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby and a three-game sweep the weekend prior over the team with MLB’s best record.

After a busy All-Star break, Cal Raleigh is ready for a little regularity to return to his life as the Mariners open the second half of their season Friday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros. Seattle has a 26-21 record in home games and a 52-45 record overall. The Mariners are 21-8 in games when they did not allow a home run.

Ben Williamson has been one of the most sure-gloved third baseman in the majors since getting his big league call-up.