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SEATTLE -- Mike Montgomery is scheduled to make his second -- and possibly final -- start of the season when the Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon.The starter-turned-reliever had a good outing in his first start of the season just before the All-Star break, allowing one run on five hits in 6 1/3 innings to defeat the Kansas City Royals. Hes scheduled to be back on the mound Sunday, but a return to the bullpen appears likely as staff ace Felix Hernandez is due back next week.Hernandez, who made a successful rehab start at Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night, is slated to come off the disabled list and start against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.Im back, Hernandez told reporters before Saturdays 1-0 win over Houston. Im good. If (the Mariners) need me for nine innings, Ill be there for nine innings.Until then, Seattle will continue to rely on a patchwork rotation that includes four left-handers. Montgomery was added to the mix just before the All-Star break, when an injury to righty Taijuan Walker opened up a spot until Hernandez comes off the disabled list.Montgomery (3-3, 2.06 ERA) has been a huge addition to the bullpen this season after a mildly successful half-season as a part of the rotation in 2015. Montgomery got off to an impressive start after getting called up from Triple-A last June but faded in mid-July. He was sent back to Triple-A, converted to a long reliever and has thrived in that role with the Mariners.Like Montgomery, Houstons scheduled starter Collin McHugh was a late bloomer who came into his own last year but has since fallen back to Earth. McHugh (5-6, 4.50 ERA) goes into Sunday seeking his first win since May 30. Hes already beaten the Mariners twice this season, with a 2.25 ERA to show for it.Houston had a five-game winning streak over Seattle, dating back to early May, before the Astros suffered a 1-0 loss at Safeco Field on Saturday afternoon.We had a couple opportunities late, Houston manager A.J. Hinch said, ... We just didnt create enough offense.The red-hot Astros have lost only one series since June 12, so Houston will be looking to add another notch Sunday. Trailing Texas by 4 1/2 games, the Astros could use a win in the series finale at Safeco Field.Seattle, which sits three games behind Houston in third place in the division and four games back in the wild-card race, is also in need of a win. The Mariners wont get another shot at the Astros for nearly two months, and by that time Seattles playoff aspirations could be up in smoke.Seattle (46-45) has lost six of its past nine games. Houston (49-41) has gone 17-6 since June 18 to get back into the pennant race.The Mariners hope to get shortstop Ketel Marte and right fielder Nelson Cruz back from minor injuries Sunday. Both players sat out Saturdays game, but manager Scott Servais said they could be available to play in the series finale. Cheap Nike Shoes China . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Clearance Air Max 97 Online . Ashley Youngs cross was inadvertently headed by Chester into his own net in the 66th minute, allowing United to claim a third straight league win. "We had to dig deep with our fighting spirit and weve done that," United striker Wayne Rooney said. http://www.airmax97discount.com/ . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. 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Dineen made more of an impact as a player in the AHL, where he was a four-time 20-goal scorer over six seasons with Buffalo, Cleveland, Rochester and Quebec.Dineen went into coaching after retiring as a player, taking the reins of the WHAs Houston Aeros for six years starting in the 1972-73 season. He helped the Aeros win Avco Cup titles in 1974 and 1975 with teams featuring Howe and sons Mark and Marty.Dineen was named the WHAs coach of the year in 1977 and 1978. He spennt a final WHA season as coach of the New England Whalers but was fired after 71 games with the Whalers in fourth place.ddddddddddddDineen later coached the NHLs Philadelphia Flyers for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons, giving him a chance to coach son Kevin.He also spent six years as coach of the AHLs Adirondack Red Wings, leading them to league titles in 1986 and 1989. Dineen was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2014.Dineens sons Shawn, Peter, Gord, Kevin and Jerry all went on to professional hockey careers. Kevin Dineen, a veteran of 1,188 NHL games, is a former head coach of the Florida Panthers and is currently an associate coach with the Blackhawks. Gord Dineen played 529 games in the NHL and is an associate coach of the AHLs Toronto Marlies. ' ' '