The Houston Astros managed to squander a seven-run lead in the opener of this three-game series on Monday. The Mariners came back to win 11-8, but I expect the Astros to avenge the disappointing loss tonight.

Houston righty Lance McCullers Jr. (7-2, 3.04 ERA) is having a solid year, and he is 5-0 with a 2.66 ERA on the road. In 14 career starts against the Mariners, McCullers is 7-3 with a 2.70 ERA.

Chris Flexen (9-4, 3.34 ERA) will take the ball for Seattle. While Flexen has posted an impressive 1.89 ERA home at T-Mobile Park, I think he's about to get lit up tonight. Note that Flexen was lucky to hold Houston to one run despite giving up 10 hits in six innings back in April. I highly doubt he'll be as fortunate in this encounter.

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