Kansas City at Houston

Kansas City plays its fourth straight road game today on a 4-6 skid. The offense is #28 in runs scored, #22 in on-base percentage, with little power, #27 in slugging. The Royals are 7-17 after a victory, 7-19 versus a righty starter, and 102-208 against winning teams. Starter Jonathan Heasley (5.20 ERA) walks too many batters (24 in 45 innings), especially on the road where he's allowed 17 free passes and 23 hits in 23 innings. Houston is 24-11 at home anchored by the best pitching staff (2.89 ERA) in baseball after striking out 20 Angels yesterday. The Astros are 43-17 after four or more straight home contests, so back home field. Play Houston.