The AL West race takes center stage tonight at Daikin Park as the Houston Astros (62-60) open a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners (57-65). Houston enters the weekend in first place in the division, holding a five-game lead over Seattle. That lead could well be in jeopardy as the Mariners have dominated the season series winning seven of eight games to date.
The Astros return home after a six-game road trip, while the Mariners limp into Houston having lost six of their last seven. This is a crucial stretch for both these teams. Houston tonight begins a nine-game homestand entirely against AL West opponents. Seattle is in the midst…
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