The Houston Astros will take on the Texas Rangers in the first game of this four-game set in AL West action. The Astros will go with Framber Valdez on the mound while the Rangers will counter with Dane Dunning.
Framber Valdez has a career 3.62 ERA in eight games against the Rangers. Dane Dunning has not done well against the Astros in his career. He has made two appearances and is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA. The Houston Astros are the better team and have a definite edge on the mound. As a team, Texas has the third-worst ERA in baseball at 5.08. The Astros own the Rangers, posting a 40-19 record in their last 59 games, including five of the last seven in Texas.

Play on Houston. This is a 6* play.