Mariners score four in 9th to topple Astros

The Seattle Mariners scored four runs with two outs in the ninth inning to break open a tie game and defeat the host Houston Astros 8-5 Wednesday afternoon.

Jose Marmolejos hit a two-run single and J.P. Crawford followed with a two-run homer in the ninth for the Mariners, who avoided a sweep in the three-game series with their American League West rivals.

Abraham Toro and Jarred Kelenic also drove in two runs apiece for