Texas at Houston

Houston improved to 15-4 at home as it defeated the Rangers for the third straight time, 11-4, on Saturday. Aledmys Diaz hit a grand slam as the Astros banged out 13 hits. Texas is back in the AL West cellar, and the Rangers are 5-13 on the road. The Astros have won 20 of their last 27 home games dating to last season, and the Rangers are 5-16 their last 21 road games versus right-handed starters. Also, Texas has lost 38 of its last 55 road contests overall. Adrian Sampson goes for the Rangers today, and he has a 4.41 ERA in eight games, including four starts. Houston has won 62 of its last 86 home games versus righty starters and 48 of its last 64 against teams with losing records. Take the Astros for a Max Play.