This is a 10* play on HOUSTON

At the beginning of this series, the Astros were listed as the biggest favorite for any World Series going back to 2007. Not anymore. They lost both Games 1 and 2 at home and are now in a real hole as the series moves to Washington. The Nationals have won 18 of their last 20 including eight straight. The last time a team lost Games 1 and 2 at home and went on to win the WS was 1996. It's only happened three times in history. But we're willing to throw our weight behind Zack Greinke and Houston tonight. This Astros team is too good to lose three in a row. That's happened only five times all season and two of those five losing streak were before the end of April. Greinke has pitched quite well against Washington in his career. He's 6-1 with a 1.27 ERA in nine starts and one of those came this year in this stadium. As a member of Arizona, Greinke threw 7 1/3 shutout innings where he allowed only two hits. The Astros are 23-5 when playing after an off-day. The numbers say Washington's Game 3 starter Anibal Sanchez pitches better on the road than here at home. It's a must-win for the Astros and we'll play accordingly. Play on HOUSTON

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