Houston at Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies are off of back-to-back shutouts, which will make them a tough team to pull the trigger on here tonight vs. Houston. Despite the last two, the Phillies did end their series vs. Washington by splitting four games. Houston has made some progress this season, but they are still a long way from being considered a threat in the AL. The Astros have struggled on the road, even vs. losing teams, where they are 40-84 in their last 124 road games vs. a team below .500. Put them on the road in their last four in the unfamiliar role of a favorite, and they have dropped four straight. They have also been woeful behind Kuechel on the road when facing a team off a poor offensive showing, plating 2 or fewer runs in their previous game, where they are 1-8 in their last nine. The Phillies have a strong track record when coming home off a seven day or longer road trip, taking their home opener in 43 of their last 60. Play on Philadelphia.