Stephen Nover's 3-0 Discounted Tuesday Run Line Sweep
(MLB) Texas vs. Houston,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -139.00 Houston (Home)
Result: Loss
In Framber Valdez I trust. Valdez has emerged as a dependable starter for the Astros posting a 2.35 ERA. He's coming off a career-high 11 strikeouts against the Angels. Valdez is in excellent form going 3-0 during his last three starts with a 2.61 ERA during this span and 21 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings.
The Rangers are 2-12 in their last 14 games. They also have lost in their last nine road games against the Astros.
This is almost a give-up game for the Rangers as they have made it a bullpen game. Luis Garcia is supposed to be the first victim up. He has a 5.40 ERA. He's likely to be followed by equally ineffective Jordan Lyles, who has a 9.25 ERA.