The Astros are in New York tonight for a 1 game showdown to see who plays the Kansas City Royals. Houston has not been stellar on the road this year, going 33-48 overall. Dallas Keuchel gets the start for the Astros and he was dominant against the Yanks this year but the Astros are 3-8 in his last 11 road starts. Keuchel is starting with only 3 days rest and he isn’t invinsible. On September 16, in Arlington Texas, he gave up 9 runs in 5 innings in a 14-3 loss to the Rangers. Masahiro Tanaka gets the nod for New York and the Yanks are 7-1 in his last 8 starts against AL West teams. The Bombers’ home record was 45-36 and they are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a starter with a WHIP of less than 1.5. Tough call tonight but I’m siding with the home team here. Should be fun – good luck!!
Tonight’s pick:
New York Yankees