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Corbin Martin has struggled since joining the Houston rotation, but I still have a lot more faith in him than I do Seattle's expected starter Wade LeBlanc. While LeBlanc was a pleasant surprise for the Mariners last season, this year he's been tossing batting practice, and even if their lineup is depleted, I still like the Astros here.
Corbin Martin hasn’t had the best outings since his debut when he struck out nine batters in 5.1 IP. He is 1-1 with a 5.51 ERA on the season while Wade LeBlanc is 2-2 with a 6.99 ERA this season. Since returning from the IL, Leblanc is 0-2 with a 10.22 ERA. Houston is 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Mariners are 2-8 in their last 10. Houston is 3-0 against the Mariners this season and they are 3-1 when Corbin Martin starts. Lay the favorite.
The Astros are banged up, but that hasn't stopped them much. They enter Seattle after sweeping three at Oakland. Starter Corbin Martin has been struggling of late, but Seattle's offense managed just 3.3 runs in four games against the Angels, losing three. The Mariners will go with an opener then leave it to Wade LeBlanc and the bullpen. Houston wins two-thirds of my simulations, providing value on the money line.