Houston at Los Angeles

Houston's loss to the Angels have left both teams even in the AL West, so tonight's game takes on some additional intensity. Houston is playing very well, as they are 5-2 in their last seven games with both losses by a single run, including last night's series opener. I have to think that Astros' starter Gerrit Cole will bring a bit extra, as he has not pitched in Orange County, where he grew up in five years. Cole has been electric for Houston as it is sporting a 4-1 record with a 1.43 ERA on the season. Houston has had a big edge playing in Anaheim, where the Angels are usually pretty tough, but the Stros are 12-6 in their last 18 here. Back Houston.