The World Champion Houston Astros are on a rare 4-game skid and will turn to their ace tonight, Gerrit Cole, to get them back on track when they open a 3-game set against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Cole has been at the top of his game, with a record of 10-2, a 2.54 ERA, and a 0.98 WHIP. The Mariners are expected to turn to their flame throwing lefty, James Paxton, who is 8-4, with a 3.70 ERA, and a 1.09 WHIP. Paxton is coming off of the DL with back soreness, which could still be an issue. Houston is 9-2 in Cole’s last 11 road starts and 8-1 in their last 9 trips to Safeco. Consider Houston tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS