Mariners look to Chris Flexen vs. Rangers, aim to start new streak

After roaring into the All-Star break with 14 consecutive wins, the Seattle Mariners received a dose of Texas-sized reality.

The Houston Astros never trailed en route to a three-game sweep that stopped Seattle's roll.

But there are two reasons to believe the Mariners might get back into the win column when they start a three-game series Monday night against the Texas Rangers in Seattle.

First, the Mariners might get in