PREMIUM
Schule's MLB *TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE* - SIZZLIN' 8-2 L10 MLB
(MLB) Houston vs. Texas,
04/20/2016 4:05 PM, Score: 1 - 2
Money Line: -135.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -135.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers.
The Astros were the favorite to win the AL West this year, but so far it's the other Texas team doing all the damage. The Rangers are in first, while Houston sits in the division cellar, coming off a loss in Texas in Game 1. The bullpen was a strength for Houston last year, but the Astros relievers rank 23rd in the majors with a 4.71 ERA so far in 2016. They relied heavily on the long-ball last year, ranking second in the majors in homes runs with 230, just two fewer than the Blue Jays. It's going to be difficult for them to keep that kind of pace again this year.
Prince Fielder ranks second in the American League with 13 RBIs, but he's really struggled at the plate hitting just .167 before this series. He hit .305 with 23 home runs and 98 RBIs in 158 games with Texas last season. He might just get back on track this week against the Astros, as he's hitting .374 lifetime versus the Houston pitching staff. He's 2-for-2 with a home run lifetime versus Doug Fister, who starts Game 2 for Houston.
Fister has struggled, allowing nine runs on 14 hits in 10 2/3 innings for far this season. Cole Hamels will go for Texas, and he's 2-0 with a 2.97 ERA, and Texas has won all three of his starts so far.
Take TEX.
GL,
Jesse Schule
The Astros were the favorite to win the AL West this year, but so far it's the other Texas team doing all the damage. The Rangers are in first, while Houston sits in the division cellar, coming off a loss in Texas in Game 1. The bullpen was a strength for Houston last year, but the Astros relievers rank 23rd in the majors with a 4.71 ERA so far in 2016. They relied heavily on the long-ball last year, ranking second in the majors in homes runs with 230, just two fewer than the Blue Jays. It's going to be difficult for them to keep that kind of pace again this year.
Prince Fielder ranks second in the American League with 13 RBIs, but he's really struggled at the plate hitting just .167 before this series. He hit .305 with 23 home runs and 98 RBIs in 158 games with Texas last season. He might just get back on track this week against the Astros, as he's hitting .374 lifetime versus the Houston pitching staff. He's 2-for-2 with a home run lifetime versus Doug Fister, who starts Game 2 for Houston.
Fister has struggled, allowing nine runs on 14 hits in 10 2/3 innings for far this season. Cole Hamels will go for Texas, and he's 2-0 with a 2.97 ERA, and Texas has won all three of his starts so far.
Take TEX.
GL,
Jesse Schule
