Seattle at Houston

Seattle is hot, but that was all at home. Now they start a difficult seven-game road trip (at Houston, at Kansas City), riding a six-game road losing streak. Mariners' lefty Wade Miley (5.58 ERA) may have a winning record overall, but don't be fooled. He has struggled all season and is getting worse, posting a 7.63 ERA over his last six outings. Houston has been hot, too, winning 13 of the last 17 and the Astros are 19-7 against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Houston goes with talented righty Lance McCullers (3-2, 3.91 ERA), who has a 2.37 ERA at home. McCullers improved to 2-1 in three career starts versus Seattle after permitting two runs and four hits while striking out seven in his last encounter. The Astros are on a 25-9 run on natural grass, and the Mariners are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Houston. Play Houston.