Seattle Mariners.
Early Winner.
Game 917.
11:10 AM PST/2:10 PM EST.
Although it's just by a slim, half-game margin, the Seattle Mariners have taken control of American League West, sporting an overall record of 18-15. They face the Divisions fourth place team today, the Houston Astros. To say the Astros are underachieving, would be another statement. They are just 12-21 overall, which include a 7-11 record at Minute Maid Park. These two teams split Games 1 and 2 of the series, and going back a bit prior to that, the Mariners took five of the previous seven meetings. It is the pitching matchups that further compel me side with a visitor here. Bryce Miller and Hunter Brown are scheduled. The Seattle right-hander is 3-2 overall, with a 2.04 ERA on the campaign, which does include a 1-1 away record, along with an anemic, 1.64 ERA. The team has won four of his last five starts this season. The Houston right-hander is 0-4 overall, with the whopping ERA of 9.78, which does include a 0-1 mark at home, with a 4.70 ERA. The team has dropped five of six starts this season. The Mariners know how vital this series is, and they will take no prisoners. Take Seattle. Thank you.