Mark Zinno
(971) Los Angeles Angels at (972) Houston Astros
The Astros open a four-game series with the Angels in Houston. Yusei Kikuchi starts for Houston. The Astros have won all 8 of his starts since coming over from Toronto while averaging 5.5 runs per game in those starts. Kikuchi has also allowed 2 runs or less in 3 of his 4 home starts in Houston. Plus the Astros bullpen has backed Kikuchi as Houston has only allowed more than 4 runs in one of his 8 starts. The Angels are coming off a 13-innings win over the White Sox. They used six relievers yesterday and are going with a bullpen game tonight. Jose Suarez will get the ball to start. He's only had one road start this year and it didn't go well. Houston is one of the top 10 scoring teams at home and top 10 in home runs hit at home this year. The Astros should get up early and not look back.