I like the Mariners to beat the Astros here. The pitching matchup is James Paxton versus Doug Fister, who has become the weak part of the Astros rotation.

Paxton has been sharp lately with a 2.25 ERA in his last three starts. He has a 27-to-3 strikeouts-to-walk ratio this month. Seattle is playing well on the road winning nine of its last 11 away contests.

Fister may be at the end of the line. Houston has lost the last six times he's pitched. Fister has compiled a 9.35 ERA during this six-game span. He has a 4.64 lifetime ERA versus Seattle, including a 6.86 ERA in four starts this season.