The Houston Astros have won 21 of their last 27 games vs. American League West opponents. I like the price we get on the visitors here at T-Mobile Park in Seattle Monday night.

The Mariners have dropped 11 of their last 13 against division rivals and left-hander Wade LeBlanc (2-2, 6.99 ERA) has struggled big time in his three starts following a stint on the injured list. In three starts since his return, the left-hander has been tagged with 14 runs on 18 hits (six of them homers) over just 12 1/3 innings of work.

The Astros counter with Corbin Martin (1-1, 5.51 ERA). The rookie right-hander has admittedly not been particularly sharp since fanning nine through 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball against Texas in his major league debut, but he's been blessed with plenty of run support. Over Martin's four starts in the majors, the Astros have scored a total of 31 runs resulting in three Houston wins, and I expect more of the same tonight.

Astros are 37-14 in their last 51 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mariners are 2-7 in LeBlancs last 9 home starts. Astros are 37-17 in the last 54 meetings in Seattle.

10* play on Houston Astros.