The Texas Rangers are not only slumping but slumping badly. They've lost nine on the bounce and scored a total of only 15 runs through those losses. Now they'll come up against Jake Odorizzi (3-5, 4.09 ERA) who must look forward to this opportunity to book his first winning decision home at Minute Maid Park this season. Odorizzi has been sharp since spending some time on the IL, posting a 2.95 ERA over his last nine appearances (eight starts).

Texas counters with Kolby Allard (2-7, 4.06 ERA) who is 1-3 with a 4.71 ERA on the road. The Rangers have lost each of his last six starts and eight of his last nine, covering the runline in only one of those losses.

The Astros have split six games following the All-Star break, but a date with Texas and Allard could be just what they need to get going again.

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