The Mariners have won back-to-back series for the first time since mid-June when it looked like they were going to cruise to the AL West title. Four wins over their last six games is a good start to getting the season back on track but this upcoming road trip presents the M’s biggest opportunity to put some pressure on the Astros. Seattle will travel to Anaheim, Oakland, and St. Louis to face three ball clubs that are well out of the playoff picture. A win in each of these series would give them a 7-3 record over their next 10 games; that’s probably the bare minimum they’ll need to stay competitive as the calendar flips to September.