The Seattle Mariners failed to complete a three-game sweep of the Angels over the weekend as they took a 5-3 loss on Sunday. Tonight they visit the Texas Rangers. Both teams are battling for a Wild Card spot in the American League, and I like the price we get on the Mariners in the opener of this super important series.

Left-hander Ariel Miranda (8-6, 4.72 ERA) will take the ball for Seattle. He held the Astros to one run (no hits) in six innings his last time out but has struggled a bit with his control lately, giving up plenty of walks. I think he'll be just fine tonight and he should get plenty of run support as the Rangers hand the ball to Cole Hamels.

Hamels (9-3, 4.03 ERA) is 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA through his last three starts and the left-hander has posted a bloated 5.06 ERA in 12 career matchups with the Mariners.

The Mariners are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Seattle Mariners.