The Texas Rangers had won five on the bounce prior to dropping back-to-back games at LAA over the weekend. The winning streak included a three-game sweep of Seattle, and I think they'll open this series with another win over the Mariners Monday night.

Texas right-hander Lancy Lynn (6-3, 4.67 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three career starts against the Mariners and has allowed two runs or fewer in six of his 10 starts this season. The Mariners counter with left-hander Tommy Milone (0-1, 3.60 ERA) who has made just one start this season. He is 3-5 with a 4.45 ERA in 11 career starts against Texas.

The slumping Mariners have won just eight of their last 40 games since a red hot 13-2 start. The Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

8* play on Texas Rangers.