Houston at Seattle

Houston has hit a bump losing four of seven and plays its second straight road game. Brandon Bielak (4.50 ERA) gets a second shot at starting and has a 5.13 career ERA with Houston. The Astros are 3-7 versus losing teams. Seattle has won four of five with a pitching staff that is sixth in the big leagues in ERA (3.56) and WHIP, third in the bullpen (2.95), plus fourth in fielding percentage. Top prospect Bryce Miller (1.50 ERA) has a great fastball, a good curveball, and a sharp slider, striking out 10 batters over six innings in his debut. Seattle is 62-35 as a favorite of -150 or less and is 92-70 against AL West opponents. Play Seattle.