Texas at Houston

Texas is off a rare divisional win, but 23 games behind Houston in the American League West. The Rangers are 23-48 against winning teams, as well as 18-38 against the AL West. Texas starter Mike Minor (4.83 ERA) is winless in four starts against Houston this season with a 5.40 ERA over the first four chances against the defending champs. He also has a ghastly 7.04 ERA on the road this season. Houston's offense is second in baseball in runs scored, fifth in on-base percentage, and seventh in slugging. The Astros are 38-16 against losing squads and on a 39-17 run in divisional play. Houston starter Lance McCullers, Jr. has a 3.27 ERA at home this season where batters are hitting just .190 off him. With the Rangers are on a 2-8 run against Houston, back the home team. Play Houston.