Texas is 9-2 the last 11 while Houston is 5-11 the last 16. Kazmir has allowed 13 runs in 21 IP. Rangers are 28-13 in their last 41 road games vs. a team with a winning record, 36-17 overall. Houston is 1-4 with Kazmir last five.

Gallardo is 2-1 with a 6.14 ERA vs. the Astros this season and 15-4 with a 3.09 ERA in 20 career starts. Kazmir has one personal win in his last 10 starts.