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.

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

Yes, they were thumped by the rival Astros on Sunday. But they chased another ace out of the game early and these Mariners proved they are here to stay.

The Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

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.

Cole Young showed up in a big way against the Mariners' arch rivals and became the youngest player the last three decades of team history to accomplish an incredible feat.