It was evident the Houston Astros had some early season rust when they went 1-3 against the Tampa Bay Rays to start the season. That rust should be shed tonight and they will be in top form when they travel to Globe Life Park to face the Texas Rangers. The Astros are expected to give the nod to Brad Peacock and when he takes the rubber, good things happen. Houston is 4-1 in Peacock’s last 5 starts and 13-5 in his last 18 starts on the road. To say Houston has dominated Texas would be an understatement. The Astros are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings overall and 17-4 in their last 21 trips to Arlington. The Rangers are expected to send the lefty, Drew Smyly, to the rubber and that could mean an early exit for the southpaw because the Astros crush lefties, going 13-5 in their last 18 against them.
TONIGHT’S PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS