Los Angeles at Houston

The Houston Astros have a significant lead for home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. Houston is 88-49 and on pace for 100+ wins this season. Houston has made good use of their edge at home where they are now 30-11 in their last 41. They have won by an average of almost 2 runs per game. The Angels are nearing the end of a lost season as they enter this contest 17 games under .500. Michael Lorenzen has made 2 career starts vs Houston and is 0-2 with a 15.64 ERA. That is not a good recipe for cooking up an upset. Make the play on Houston.