Bryan Abreu faced another pivotal moment against Julio Rodríguez, who had previously struggled against him. In their latest matchup, Rodríguez tied the game with a timely double after Abreu attempted to adjust his pitching strategy, including throwing sinkers for the first time this season. Abreu's ability to adapt his approach was critical, especially after a rough outing the day before. His performance against Rodríguez and other key hitters, combined with the Astros' strong bullpen, helped secure a narrow 2-1 victory over the Mariners.