Would like to know why Houston is the favorite?
*In Sunday's series finale, the Rangers start Robinson Tejeda (5-7, 6.29 ERA), who is 1-4 with a 9.22 ERA in his last six starts.
*Tejeda gave up four runs - two earned - and eight hits in five innings of a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, but did not factor in the decision. The right-hander has lasted more than five innings only twice in his last eight starts, and has walked at least three in all of those outings.
*Tejeda was decent in his only start against the Astros this season, allowing one run, two hits and four walks while striking out six in five innings of a 7-4 victory on May 18. In two career starts against Houston, he is 1-0, and has given up just two runs and four hits in 10 innings.
*The Astros have lost three straight overall, and have dropped 16 of their last 20 road games.
*(copied from sportsline)
*In Sunday's series finale, the Rangers start Robinson Tejeda (5-7, 6.29 ERA), who is 1-4 with a 9.22 ERA in his last six starts.
*Tejeda gave up four runs - two earned - and eight hits in five innings of a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, but did not factor in the decision. The right-hander has lasted more than five innings only twice in his last eight starts, and has walked at least three in all of those outings.
*Tejeda was decent in his only start against the Astros this season, allowing one run, two hits and four walks while striking out six in five innings of a 7-4 victory on May 18. In two career starts against Houston, he is 1-0, and has given up just two runs and four hits in 10 innings.
*The Astros have lost three straight overall, and have dropped 16 of their last 20 road games.
*(copied from sportsline)
