BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners host the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead. Seattle is 58-52 overall and 29-24 at home. The Mariners have the sixth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.89. Texas has a 23-33 record on the road and a 57-53 record overall. The Rangers have a 41-11 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.