An emphatic series win over the Astros erased any lingering bad vibes from the opening Midwest road trip. The last time the Mariners posted a winning record against Houston was back in 2018; in the three years since, they’ve won just 25% of their games against the class of the AL West. If Seattle wants to prove they belong in the conversation with the other contenders in the American League, they’ll need to continue to play well against the Astros all season long. Last weekend was a good start. With the best teams in the AL Central and the Astros in the rear view mirror, the Mariners schedule lightens up a bit with home series against the Rangers and Royals.
Series Preview: Mariners (5-5) vs. Rangers (2-7)
