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Joe Smith pitches vs. Astros same day Houston traded him to Mariners

Joe Smith has seen a lot during his 14 seasons as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.

But the former Amelia High School standout has never pitched against a team that traded him - on the same day of the trade

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Joe Smith (right) talks with Houston Astros third baseman Aledmys Diaz (16) after getting Diaz to fly out during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 27.

Smith was acquired Tuesday by the Seattle Mariners along with infielder Abraham Toro from the Houston Astros for relievers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero.

Smith appeared in a game Monday for Houston against Seattle. On Tuesday, he pitched for the Mariners against the Astros.

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