Tampa Bay at Houston

This is the end of a seven-game road trip for Tampa Bay, looking worn out on a four-game skid, getting outscored 38-11. The Rays are 29-65 on the road against a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. They are forced to go with struggling pitchers Trevor Richards (4-12, 4.30 ERA) and Andrew Kittredge (4.66 ERA on the road) against a powerhouse Houston offense that is fourth in runs scored, third in slugging, and No. 1 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff is fourth with a 3.67 team ERA. The Astros are on a 40-12 run at home, including 45-16 at home versus a right-handed starter. Houston has won all four starts made by Zack Greinke and the Astros are 40-12 against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Play Houston.