In a tough outing for the Houston Astros, pitcher Cody Bolton exited the game against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning due to mid-back tightness. Bolton, who was making his second major league start, had previously sustained a back injury from a 102.5 mph line drive during his debut. After walking his first three batters in the second inning, Bolton was visited by Astros manager Joe Espada and an athletic trainer. Bolton expressed disappointment, stating he wanted to contribute more to the team. The Astros are facing significant challenges, having lost three starting pitchers during their current 10-game road trip, where they have only managed one win against eight losses. Additionally, the team is missing All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena, who is recovering from a right knee injury. This series of setbacks has left the Astros struggling at the bottom of the standings.