The Astros have outscored their opponents by 24 runs in the last 10 games and are 7-1 in Cleveland. Houston RHP Cristian Javier’s road stats aren’t jaw-dropping, as he's 2-3 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. But the Astros are still a top-three road team with a 36-22 record. Guardians RHP Triston McKenzie has good home stats (3-2, 3.32 ERA, 1.00 WHIP), but he has given up four earned runs in each of his last two starts. Houston still has the league’s best bullpen with a 2.69 ERA. Play the Astros to bounce back.

Cleveland designated Franmil Reyes, who hit 30 homers last season, for assignment Saturday and immediately responded with a 4-1 win. The message is, If you’re not playing well, maybe you’re next to go. The Astros have lost four of RHP Cristian Javier’s last five starts and are only 8-8 behind him this season. I look for Cleveland RHP Triston McKenzie to be the star of this game. The Guardians are 5-2 behind him at home and 12-7 overall. Cleveland is only two games back in the AL Central. Take the Guardians to win.