Momentum is critical after the MLB All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners have a lot of it entering a critical matchup on Sunday against the Houston Astros. The Mariners won the first two games of the series and have now trimmed Houston's lead in the NL West to three games.

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels were supposed to start their rubber match of the first three-game series out of the All-Star break on Sunday, J

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After crushing a homer and two doubles just yesterday, Kurtz now faces Gavin Williams, who’s been solid but has given up 7 homers in his last 9 starts. With Kurtz’s elite recent form and ability to barrel up pitches consistently, this matchup sets up perfectly for another long ball.

These three days will be tacked onto the seven days from July 7-13 into a singular scoring period. The short weekend means that teams' fourth and fifth starters coming out of the All-Star break won't get to work until the following week.

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