Minnesota at Houston

The Minnesota Twins elevated their game to take two of three from Detroit, and I would envision this team is way out of focus coming to Houston to take on the lowly Astros. They unloaded Justin Morneau, and that certainly will hinder them going forward. Paul Clemens has not had a lot of high points this season, but he will have a chance to redeem himself vs. a Minnesota team that is a bat short from a lineup that was already compromised. The Twins are in a rare spot as a road favorite - one they have come up empty in seven straight times. This game is a likely tossup on talent, considering Houston is at home, but I think the Twins will be flat off a big series with Detroit. Go with Houston.