Two of August's top producing teams square off in game one of the Astros home series vs Seattle. JP France, an unlikely but possible ROY, has allowed 3 or less runs in 11 of his last 12 appearances winning five straight games. He will face Seattle's rookie righty Miller, who has been exceptional at times this season, but with the odd very poor outing (two in his last four starts) thrown in. He has been difficult to score on in his last two starts with a pair of five inning one run outings. His ERA is nearly two runs higher when pitching on the road. Both teams have top ten offenses in recent weeks , although the Astros have the advantage; .297/.879 OPS vs Seattle's .265/824 OPS. The Mariners have been getting their usual steady relief pitching, but the Astro's bullpen has been superb of late. Houston is tough to beat at home, probably a difference maker on Friday. Take the Astros to win a close one.