Astros at Mariners 7/31/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros continue their series on the road against American League West rivals the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Astros are going through a tailspin at the moment after losing four straight and being swept on Sunday by the Texas Rangers after losing 4-3. This was the first series all season in which the Astros were swept. Starters Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa remain on the Astros disabled list.

On Sunday, the Mariners snapped a two game losing streak by defeating the Los Angeles Angels 8-5. The Mariners scored seven runs during the first inning highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of Mike Zunino while Marco Gonzales pitched six solid innings for Seattle. The Seattle win coupled with Houston’s loss moved the Mariners to within four games of the first place Astros. Jose Altuve leads the Astros with a .329 batting average and team high 134 hits, but is out on the disabled list. Alex Bregman leads Houston in home runs with 22 and in RBIs with 71. Houston has a team batting average of .257 while opposing hitters are averaging .214 at the plate against Astros pitching. On Tuesday, the Astros will send Charlie Morton to the mound. The right-hander this season is 11-2 with an ERA of 2.89, 151 Ks and 49 BBs.

Jean Segura leads Seattle with a .317 batting average and a team high 127 hits. Nelson Cruz is the Seattle leader in home runs with 25, while Mitch Haniger leads in RBIs with 68. Seattle has a team batting average of .257, while opposing hitters are averaging .249 at the plate against Mariners pitching. On Tuesday, the Mariners will send Mike Leake to the mound. The right-hander this season is 8-6 with an ERA of 4.15, 77 Ks and 29 BBs.