I find this total short against two hot offensive teams. The Astros were averaging 6.9 runs in their last seven games until losing, 7-2, to the Mets on Friday. Even with that loss, though, the Mets had 12 hits but stranded a season-high 14 runners.

Houston should do a much better job of getting its runners home facing Tylor Megill, who has a 4.81 ERA and a 7.82 ERA during his last three starts.

The Mets are averaging 6.6 runs during their last 20 games. They have the fourth-highest slugging percentage against lefty pitchers and are going against southpaw Framber Valdez.

Valdez could be especially vulnerable because there is a strong wind blowing out to left field that should aid both team's right-handed hitters.