Morrison hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the Astros and came around to score another run following a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Morrison was on the bench for a third straight game as Mark Trumbo picked up the start at first base, but he made his impact felt in a pinch-hitting role, giving the Mariners some huge insurance runs. Seattle recently demoted the struggling Jesus Montero back to Triple-A Tacoma, which could pave the way for Morrison to pick up more at-bats on the occasions Trumbo settles in as the team's right fielder or designated hitter.