The Houston Astros have picked up where they left off last season and have posted a 4-1 record this season. the Arizona Diamondbacks are the exact opposite with a 1-4 record. The D'backs played well yesterday but still came away with a loss in the ninth. Framber Valdez will make the start for Houston. In his first start, he went 6.2 innings and struck out six against the Angels. Merrill Kelly will get the start for the Diamondbacks. He went four scoreless innings and struck out seven in his first start. The D'baccks were the worst team in baseball last season and look to be heading in that direction this season as well. Arizona has a weak lineup and Valdez should have no problem keeping their bats in check. The 'backs average just 2.75 runs a game, which is the 26th least in the MLB. Houston is better on the mound and at the plate.

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