St. Louis at Houston

The Houston Astros have duplicated their 100 loss season from a year ago, but instead of quitting they have actually played at a higher level. Houston is 8-9 over their last 17 games. Lucas Harrell has been their ace, and pitching better and better as the season progresses. He is now 10-10 with a 3.89 ERA. Harrell has been a force at home where he is 6-2 with a terrific 2.26 ERA. He has not allowed more than 3 runs in all but one of his last 13 starts. The Cardinals have been ugly behind Garcia when the total is 7 to 8.5 as they are 1-10 in his last 11 starts in this situation. Play on Houston.