The Houston Astros may not have their backs against the wall, but they know they are one backward step away from feeling its full force. The Astros certainly are in must-win mode as they tackle the red-hot Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers went on the road to win the first two games of the best-of-seven series by scores of 2-0 and 5-4 to run their postseason winning streak to seven games. Houston needs a quick turnaround to get back in the series against their American League West and in-state rival. We actually like the Rangers with Scherzer. Scherzer (13-7, 3.77 ERA regular season), who is making his first start since Sept. 12 after sustaining a teres major muscle strain in his pitching shoulder. Postseason force Cristian Javier (1-0, 0.00) will start for the Astros. Scherzer, 39, was activated for this series after missing the first two rounds of the postseason. Bruce Bochy says he thinks Mad Max can throw at least 70 pitches, and we think he can hold Houston down for the first five innings while the Rangers keep the offense going. Let's roll with the Rangers again tonight.