T.M. Selection: Chicago White Sox.

I like the Chicago White Sox to beat the Houston Astros on Friday. The White Sox lost game 1 of this series on Thursday 6-1 but I think they are going to bounce back here and win this game. Lucas Giolito (11-9, 3.53 ERA) is starting and he has been great in his last few starts. He has only given up more than 2 runs 1 time in his last 9 starts. The White Sox have had success with him pitching too winning 5 in a row with him as a starter. Framber Valdez (11-6, 3.14 ERA) is starting for the Astros and he has been shaky in his starts lately. He gave up 4 runs in his last start and he has done that 3 times in his last 5 starts. I expect him to give up a few runs in this game too. The White Sox have the better pitching matchup here and I think their batters will be eager to put some runs up on the board in this game. I like the White Sox to bounce back here and win game 2.

T.M. Prediction: 6-2 White Sox.