Mariners Vs Astros!!!

Seattle took Game 1 of this series 6-1, and eight of nine players in the starting lineup chipped in with at least one hit. The Mariners are four games back of Houston in the AL West and fighting for their lives in the wildcard race, but they are still just 35-44 on the road this season. Houston is 3-2 during this home stand, putting 31 runs on the board vs. the M’s and Angels. The Astros are a top 10 team in all key offensive metrics and 25-17 (60%) at home since 2022 when coming off a loss by four or more runs. Left-hander Framber Valdez takes the mound today, and he’s allowed just two earned runs in his past four outings (27.1 innings pitched). Seattle hits .213 vs. lefties this year, and they’re 1-4 in their past five road games as an underdog vs. a southpaw. I like Houston to strike back. Take the Astros.

@Themanthatcould

 You forgot to give credit to the author of that pick's write-up, Geoff over at Wunderdog.  I'm sure it was just an oversight, so I've now done it for you.

@Themanthatcould

 You forgot Yordan Alvarez is out for this series with a knee contusion 

I watched Framber win a lot of games, and finally played him last time out, and I stepped in at the wrong time.....

Seattle will play small ball, and I don't like how Hou doesnt give Framber any run support. Lean Framber....noone gets good contact, and especially Seattle, but Stros do not plate many runs for him......don't want any action on a grinding tense game.........BOL

@Themanthatcould

It's Seattle or pass

How isn't Houston a bigger fav here?

SP

Bullpen

Offense

Home field 

wins

run diff

payback from yesterday

Less fans with green hair

@Ushpa

 Lol

@IntenseOperator

 Lol