Los Angeles at Houston

Los Angeles has lost the first two of this series, 3-1 and 9-7, part of an 11-28 slide. The offense is 27th in runs scored, 27th in on-base percentage, and 28th in slugging. They're 2-9 in the last 11 starts made by Reid Detmers (6.05 ERA), who has a 13.50 ERA against Houston this season. The Angels have lost seven in a row versus the AL West and seven straight against winning teams. Houston's offense is 13th in runs scored, eighth in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging. Starter Ronel Blanco (2.88 ERA) is holding batters to a .190 average and the bullpen is fourth in ERA (3.49). First-place Houston has won seven of nine and six in a row against losing teams. Play Houston.