Their offense struck early both nights. After the outburst backed a bullpen game in the opener, Houston sent Hunter Brown to the mound Saturday. Its co-ace bulled through an effective start, working into the seventh inning of a 6-2 win over the non-contending Braves.

At least a handful of players and scores of fans have been spotted recently with mustaches. Some in the clubhouse believe the facial hair has playoff power.

Just last week, it seemed like the Seattle Mariners were in trouble. They were struggling to win games on a consistent basis, and their grip on the third Americ

This is a sigh of relief, as Naylor will continue to be an important part of the Mariners offense if the team makes a deep postseason run. Naylor is set to hit unrestricted free agency at season’s end, and a strong finish over the final three weeks and into October would benefit both him and Seattle.