Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners

Seattle Mariners Robbie Ray during the Sunday's game against the Astros. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) 
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
            
              Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, greets Jeremy Pena, left, after Altuve hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Seattle. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
            
              Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a solo home run on the first pitch of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners