The second half of the season has arrived and the chase is on in the American League West. After once holding a 10 game lead on June 18th, the Seattle Mariners are now tied with the Houston Astros in a rapid turnaround.
Seattle was 44-31 on that day and now find themselves 8-16 in that span since. Additionally, the Houston Astros were 13-24 on May 9th. How the tables can turn so fast. These two division rivals are clashing this weekend in what is now a crucial series to set the tone for the rest of the way.