Los Angeles at Houston

Los Angeles is on a 10-26 run, 5-20 as a dog, and plays its third straight road game here. The Angels are 23-47 against winning teams after getting blasted 8-1 and 9-1 the last two days by the Astros. Los Angeles is 8-21 following a defeat, and starter Jose Suarez is no stopper with a 4.73 ERA on the road. Meanwhile, Houston is 23-11 at home and is anchored by the best pitching staff (2.90 ERA) in baseball. Framber Valdez (2.65 ERA) will start today, and he is backed up by the league's No. 1 relief staff (2.67 ERA). Houston is 49-23 against the Angels, including 47-23 in this ballpark, so back home field. Play Houston.