Houston at Seattle

Everyone keeps waiting for the talented young Houston Astros to turn a corner but they keep losing, on a 3-10 run. The last two games they were favored at home against Boston and lost 7-5, then last night lost 3-2 at Seattle to start a six-game trip. Houston is 2-8 away from home this season, part of a 16-38 run on the road. The Astros are also 44-101 away against a team with a winning record. Seattle has a winning record, first place in the American League West. Seattle's pitching ranks seventh in baseball in team ERA, while disappointing Houston ranks #26. The Astros also rank #23 in errors made. Seattle has won five of its last six games, including twice as an underdog, with the offense tallying 29 runs in those six contests. Take the home team Mariners in this one.