TONIGHT’S TILT...the Mariners, who won last night to snap a 4-game losing streak, continue a fi rst-half
dropping all 3 games in Houston...were 7-2 on fi nal homestand of fi rst half versus St. Louis (2-1), Pittsburgh
ODDS AND ENDS...won last night, but have lost 4 of last 5 & are 5-4 in last 9 and 6-8 in last 14 games following
a 6-game losing streak...are 16-25 over their last 41 since May 27 following a 26-12 stretch from April 13-May 25.
Toronto (129)...Seattle is 3rd in MLB w/43 2-out homers, trailing only TB & WAS (44) & ahead of HOU (42).