Boston at Houston

Houston goes for its third straight win over the Red Sox after Friday's 7-3 victory as the Astros beat Chris Sale and with George Springer homering. Justin Verlander continues to be the best pitcher in baseball with an 1.11 ERA, and he has allowed a total of only seven earned runs his last 10 starts. Houston has won his last three outings, including 5-1 over the Yankees on Monday when Verlander gave up a run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings while not having his best stuff. He faced Boston twice last year and allowed three earned runs in 12 innings. David Price won his last start against Toronto, although it took him 95 pitches in only five innings. Houston has won 37 of its last 51 home games dating to last season and 16 of their last 23 overall. The Astros have won six of the last seven meetings with Boston, including the last four at home. Play the Astros.