Cleveland at Houston

Sooner or later the Houston Astros had to show progress. Finally after three consecutive years of losing 106 or more games, they have finally made progress. Houston is in a good position to lose less than 90 games this season, a marked improvement from where they were just a year ago. Cleveland hung tough for most of the season, but at six games back in the Wild Card race and too few games left, and too many teams to pass, it is pretty much over for the Tribe at this point. I think getting swept by Detroit took all the steam out of this team, and they dropped the opener here yesterday. Houston has been great at home to low-totals lately where they have notched one for the win column in five straight. Ultimately, I think the Indians are cashing in their chips now, and nothing about playing in Houston will get their adrenaline pumping. Take the home dog Astros.