Texas at Houston

The Texas Rangers were losing touch with the Oakland A's in the AL West, but how quickly things can change. The Rangers have won 9 of 10 to turn a six-game deficit into a tie. The Rangers' offense has produced 6.4 runs per game over the last 10, as they try and remain hot against the Houston Astros. Houston allowed 22 runs to Boston in losing the last two in their home series here. It dropped Houston to an ugly 29-82 in their last 111 vs. a team with a winning record. That includes 11-42 at home, and Houston is also now 0-6 in Bedard's last six starts. Texas is now 38-14 in their last 52 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200. The Rangers playing too well, and with sites set on first place in the West, there won't be a letdown here. Take Texas.