This is an 8* on HOUSTON

Houston has had Seattle’s number for most of the last three seasons, especially when they get the Mariners at home. Last night was no exception as they prevailed by a score of 5-2. The loss dropped the M’s record here in Houston to 1-17 since 2019. They are 2-2 vs. the Astros so far this season, but both wins came at home. Beating Seattle again probably won’t require a ton of offense by the ‘Stros. They have Cristian Javier starting tonight and he’s been sensational thus far with a 1.32 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. Most importantly, the team is 3-0 in Javier starts. All three wins have come by four runs or more and Javier didn’t allow any runs in either of the last two outings. Left-hander Marco Gonzales will start for the Mariners tonight. He has a 6.05 ERA in his four starts this year and a 5.83 ERA in nine career starts vs. the Astros. Houston, while only 11-11, is actually tied for the best run differential in the American League right now. They have scored 21 more runs than they have allowed. Play on HOUSTON

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