Indians (Morgan) vs. Astros (McCullers Jr.)

Houston, off a 9-3 thumping of the Indians, runs out Lance McCullers to try for the sweep. Junior is having a fine season and handled the Indians to the tune of 1 ER last time he faced them. He has given up only 5 ER over 19 innings in his last three starts.

Eli Morgan is starting for the Indians. He is 1-3 with an ERA of 7.86, and is averaging only 4 + innings a start. He has been particularly poor vs right-handed batters. Cleveland does have and will need a good bullpen today, but it has been heavily taxed in the Indians’ last few starts.

The Astros have been terrific both at home and against right-handers. Their potent offense really outclasses the Indians’ more meager production.

My wager

Houston is a heavy favorite and, I think, rightly so. I am taking Houston to win -1.5.