Bedraggled but triumphant after winning a battle of a four-game series in Kansas City, the Mariners head to Houston this weekend. The bullpen is taxed, the baserunning needs work, and the opposition is formidable. After this series the Mariners have a long stretch against sub-.500 teams, but this series is one where they can gain direct ground against a Wild Card and Division competitor. Luckily for them, some key players are as hot as they’ve been all season. First among them is Julio Rodríguez, who went 12-for-21 over the last four games, with 11 RBIs and a career high five hits yesterday.
Series Preview: Mariners (66-55) at Astros (70-52)
