Seattle at Texas

The Seattle Mariners aren't hitting, having scored three runs or fewer in 18 of their last 24 games. The Mariners have slipped to #22 in runs scored and on-base percentage and is also #16 in slugging. Seattle is on an 8-16 skid despite playing 13 of the last 16 at home. Now they head out on the road for a 10-game trek. After a good start to the season, starter Wade LeBlanc has flamed out, allowing 30 runs his last eight starts (46 innings), along with 51 hits. He faces a Texas offense that is eighth in runs scored, #11 in on-base percentage, and #20 in slugging. The Mariners are on a 1-7 run against a left-handed starter and face Texas southpaw Martin Perez, who has allowed one earned run in three of his last four starts. The Rangers are 4-1 in his last five home starts against the Mariners. Texas is playing well, winning seven of nine, and they are 9-4 during Game 1 of a series. Play Texas.