Houston at Los Angeles

Houston has it all, third in runs scored, No. 1 in on-base percentage and slugging, and the pitching staff is third with a 3.66 team ERA. They've outscored opponents by +274 runs, tops in baseball. The Astros are on a 48-16 run against a lefty starter, as well as 41-11 versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The team is 36-16 when ace Justin Verlander (2.53 ERA) takes the mound, and he faces a Los Angeles offense ranked #17 in runs scored and #22 in slugging. The Angels are on a 16-35 skid, including 6-20 against a right-handed starter. The Angels go with struggling lefty Jose Suarez (7.34 ERA), and they are 23-50 against the Astros, including 4-12 at home. Play Houston.