After rallying to take a 5-4 lead, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader can't hold the advantage as Houston lost its seventh in last eight games.

Christian Walker hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit and beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to avoid a series sweep.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros aim to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners. Seattle has a 53-45 record overall and a 27-21 record at home. The Mariners are 20-13 in games decided by one run.

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros. Seattle has a 26-21 record in home games and a 52-45 record overall. The Mariners are 21-8 in games when they did not allow a home run.

After taking two-of-three from the Houston Astros over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners should be flying high, but instead they are in a precarious position as

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