Houston at Baltimore

Houston is poised to clinch the best record in the American League after winning nine of its past 10 games while Baltimore is clinging to slim playoff hopes, losing five of its past nine. Justin Verlander is having another incredible season with a 17-3 record and 1.78 ERA, and he hasn't allowed a run his last three starts in 14 innings pitched. Baltimore hitters are batting .195 against him in 77 at-bats. Kyle Bradish is 3-7 with a 5.05 ERA and he gave up five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings his last outing against Boston on Saturday. At home, Bradish's ERA inflates to 5.80. The Astros are 61-25 their past 86 series openers and the Orioles are 19-69 versus teams with .600 or higher winning percentages. Houston has won 13 of the past 16 meetings at Baltimore. Take the Astros.