This is an 8* play on the Houston Astros.

The Astros are sitting in first place in the AL West, seven games clear of the second place Angels. They host the last place Texas Rangers tonight, and they are a big favorite in Game 1 of this series.

Dallas Keuchel will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's completely shut down opponents so far this season. Keuchel (3-0, 0.73 ERA) allowed just one run on three hits over eight innings in a win over the Padres his last time out. He's only conceded three runs over 29 innings in five starts, and the Astros have won all five of those games.

The Rangers hand the ball to Ross Detwiler, who's still in search of his first victory of the season. Detwiler (0-3, 8.66 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on five hits and a couple walks over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to Seattle his last time out, and that was by far his best start of the year. He;s been rocked for 13 runs on 17 hits over 6 2/3 innings in two starts on the road.

The Rangers are hitting a major league worst .216 so far this season.

Take HOU.

GL,

Jesse Schule