This is a 5* BIG-CHALK BLOWOUT on the Astros.

After falling 6-5 to the Rangers yesterday, letting a lead slip away late, I think that the home side is well worth the price of admission in this particular matchup.

The Rangers go with Kolby Allard (0-3, 7.82 ERA), who comes in off a decent outing vs. the A's on Wednesday, but who overall has been a disaster to this point.

And that's bad news facing Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.55) who comes in on top form, most recently notching his third straight win by allowing three runs over six innings vs. the Angels on Tuesday.

Javier is hungry to prove himself and already owns a great 31:11 K:BB over 31 frames of work.

Expect Houston's response to be swift and devastating!

Good luck, NP