The Houston Astros destroyed the Texas Rangers yesterday, and I think they'll put another beating on their in-state rival here on Wednesday.

Justin Verlander (14-8, 3.38 ERA) will take the ball for Houston. He's perfect 4-0 with just two runs allowed and 32 Ks through 28 innings of work since coming over from Detroit. Verlander is 10-6 with a 3.02 ERA in 19 career starts against the Rangers who turn to Nick Martinez (3-7, 5.42 ERA). The 27 year old right-hander has been roughed up to the tune of 11 runs on 16 hits in just 12 innings through his last three starts, and he's 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in four appearances (three starts) against Houston on the season.

The Astros are still trying to catch Cleveland for the best record in the American League while Texas is playing for nothing but pride.

My selection is a 10* play on Houston Astros -1.5.