(Houston, TX)  --  The Mariners remain in the thick of the AL Wild Card race after a 12-4 victory over the Astros in Houston.  Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager each hit three-run homers for Seattle, which has won five of its last seven.  James Paxton struck out eight batters in picking up the victory.  The Mariners will close out their regular season at home against Oakland with a four-game series starting tonight.