The Mariners took Game 1 of this series versus the Rangers in Texas last night, and they look good in Game 2 with Texas sending a struggling pitcher to the mound. Seattle should be primed for a big day at the plate against a pitcher they had their way with just over a week ago.

Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Ross Detwiler will be on the mound for the home team, and he's still looking for his first "W" of 2015. Detwiler (0-2, 10.95 ERA) was roughed up badly in just 2.1 innings in loss to Seattle in his latest start. He surrendered five runs on seven hits, including three home runs in that game. The Mariners will counter with veteran left-hander J.A. Happ, who's been sharp in all three of his starts this season.

2. Nelson Cruz - He leads the major leagues in both home runs and RBIs, and he's 2-for-2 lifetime versus Detwiler, with both of those hits leaving the ballpark.

3. X-Factor - The Rangers rank dead last in the major leagues with a batting average of .211.

Selection: This is a play on the Seattle Mariners