Casey Mize is here and the Mariners know it. Mize, one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, has given up two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. He's dropping way down in class here facing the Mariners after his last two starts were against the White Sox and Yankees. 

The Mariners saw Mize in Seattle last month - and he dominated them. Mize held Seattle to one earned run on three hits in 7 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts.

Detroit is a semi-respectable 14-15 at home. Seattle is 13-18 on the road. The Mariners had five players in their starting lineup last night batting .220 or under. Their team batting average is .208, worst in the majors. 

Chris Flexen pitches for Seattle. He has a 4.70 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the season. He's pitched much better at home. His road ERA is 8.10 in four starts.