San Diego at Houston

The Houston Astros left themselves with nowhere to go but up after a distasteful 2011 campaign that left them with 106 in the loss column. This team opened the season, and some eyes, with improved play early, but they have since reverted back to a team that has taken on the characteristics of the 2011 version. The Astros are just 8-20 over their last 28 games, and lost the series opener here vs. San Diego last night. Lyle's has sure been ugly when pitching a game following one where Houston allowed 5 runs or more, as Houston is 2-14 in his last 16 starts in this situation. Right-handers have dominated Houston to the tune of a 103-48 mark against them, and overall the Astros are 3-19 in Lyle's last 22 starts. The Padres have won the last four vs. Houston as well. Play on San Diego in this one.