Christian Walker hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit and beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to avoid a series sweep.

Taylor Trammell homered and drove in three runs against his former team as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to prevent a three-game sweep.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros aim to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners. Seattle has a 53-45 record overall and a 27-21 record at home. The Mariners are 20-13 in games decided by one run.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

The Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Cole Young showed up in a big way against the Mariners' arch rivals and became the youngest player the last three decades of team history to accomplish an incredible feat.

Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros, including how to watch and team news.