Houston at Kansas City

Defending champion Houston is 27-11 on the road while riding a nine-game win streak. The Astros have scored 64 runs during their streak, winning 7-3, 7-3, and 13-5 the last three games. They've crossed the plate with seven or more runs six times during the win streak. The Astros are a powerhouse on offense, tops in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, and is on a 23-7 run away from home. Houston is on a 25-10 run overall, plus 37-18 on the road. Meanwhile, slumping Kansas City is #27 in runs scored, #25 in on-base percentage, and #27 in slugging. The Royals have scored just 26 runs in 13 games this month. Kansas City is 10-24 at home and riding a 1-10 skid. Royals starter Danny Duffy (3-6, 5.28 ERA) is winless at home with a 5.68 ERA here, and the Royals are 5-23 versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. Play Houston.