San Francisco at Houston

No matter how you slice it, what Houston has done over the second half of the season has not been good. They do get an opportunity here at home vs. the worst San Francisco pitching option in Barry Zito. Zito has never lived up to the huge contract since coming to San Francisco, despite the pitcher-friendly park. He has been worse on the road this year where he carries an ERA of 4.50. He has allowed 4 runs or more in 10 of his last 18 starts. The Astros reached him for 5 runs in five innings in his last appearance against him, good enough for the win. While wins don't come often for the Astros, they will have a genuine opportunity in this one at home. Play on Houston.