This is a 10* on HOUSTON

We’ve got two teams going in opposite directions here. Coming off an impressive four-game sweep of the White Sox, Houston has won seven in a row. They have taken the lead in the AL West, by percentage points at least, with the best run differential in the sport right now (+112). So much for being a byproduct of cheating. Baltimore could probably afford to steal a sign or two as they’ve lost 10 of their last 11. They have the worst record/run differential in the American League. Most are aware of how dire things have gotten for the Orioles on the road, where they’ve lost 19 straight times. But they also are no good at Camden Yards. A 12-23 home record is very poor. That’s the most home losses in baseball. Jake Odorizzi isn’t our favorite pitcher on the Houston staff, but he’ll suffice tonight. Akin starts for Baltimore after giving up eight runs in his previous start. The Astros score 5.8 runs/game on the road. That’s the highest average in baseball. Play on HOUSTON

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