I like the Astros here today as what will be more of a fade with Aaron Harang who has just really struggled this year in 4 starts giving up 6 HR and has a 9.18 ERA. In three starts in 2009 vs. the Astros Harang had given up 13 ER in 16 IP and gave up 26 hits. Dating back to the season before Harang has a 8.00 ERA vs. the Astros in 5 starts. Houston has a .297 average in 202 AB with 12 HR. Harang struggled on the road a year ago with a 5.18 ERA and 2-7 record. The Reds are 7-20 in Harang's last 27 starts.
Bud Norris will go for the Astros and he has already shown signs of improving. In his last two starts he has 14 K's in 10 IP giving up 7 hits and 5 BB. The Astros bullpen will have to pick up the slack because Norris won't go long. They hae a 2.66 ERA in their last 5. Overall Houston has played better as of late winning 8 of their last 10 compared to Cinci's 3-7. Houston is 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
This line is moving fast and I'll take advantage of it as the Rangers have a .297 average in 118 AB vs. Buehrle. the White Sox on the other hand have never faced CJ Wilson who has been extremely impressive this year going 19.2 IP with a 1.17 WHIP and 1.37 ERA. Wilson did all of this against Toronto, @NYY, and @BOS. There is a reason why he is a favorite here. The White Sox are just 7-21 in Buehrle's last 28 starts as a road dog.
