Starter Hunter Brown had an off-day but the Astros offense managed 13 hits and 11 runs to stop a two-game skid against Seattle.

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.

Christian Walker hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to rout the host Seattle Mariners 11-3 Sunday afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

The Houston Astros made a Framber Valdez announcement before Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners.

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.