Christian Walker hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit and beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to avoid a series sweep.

After the Mariners got off to a good start against the division rival Astros, Bryan Woo and company quickly fell apart.

The Houston Astros made a Framber Valdez announcement before Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners.

In a game that featured a bit of everything, rookie Cole Young delivered a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 7-6 win over the rival Astros.

Preview the July 18 matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Something you don't see every day. Josh Hader appears to hit Dylan Moore with a pitch. Umpire rules it hit the bat and is in play. Cal Raleigh sprints home with the tying run. The Astros challenge, arguing that it should be an HBP. The challenge was unsuccessful. pic.twitter.com/JYAEDC1Ttl

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