Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/21/24, 1:40 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 7/21/24 at 1:43 PM in MLB Picks

The Houston Astros will go for a 3-0 sweep in their series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday at T-Mobile Park. The Astros have won their first two games after All-Star break to enhance their overall record to 52-46. After a slow start, Houston rose up from the ashes to reintroduce itself as a bona fide contender for a World Series title. The Astros have batted .221 with 4.1 runs and pitched a 2.93 ERA over their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Mariners have dropped their last five games, allowing the Astros to overtake them for the top spot in the AL West. The Mariners parade an impeccable 2.83 ERA over their last 10 assignments, while just averaging 3.9 runs and 2.15 ERA during this stretch. After lording over the AL West for over a month, Seattle finds themselves trailing the Astros by one game in the standings.

Pitchers Matchup: Astros RHP Ronel Blanco (9-4, 2.56 ERA with 100 strikeouts) vs. Mariners RHP Bryan Woo (3-1, 2.45 ERA with 29 strikeouts).