The Houston Astros (92-50) are going for the three game sweep of the the Detroit Tigers (54-88) on Wednesday afternoon. At the time of this preview the Astros are a -260 moneyline favorite and the Tigers are a +230 underdog with the total set at 8.
With 20 games left to play, the Astros are getting closer to the AL West title each day leading the Mariners by 12 games. Houston has won three games in a row, and took care of Detroit 7-0 on Monday and 6-3 on Tuesday.
Single digits. pic.twitter.com/bYccrgqPWa
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 14, 2022
The Astros are currently tied with the Yankees at +160 odds to reach the World Series. They are second in MLB holding opponents to 3.3 runs per game and a .213 batting average. They have also allowed the fewest home runs. Offensively, Houston is 10th averaging 4.6 runs per game and fifth with 183 home runs.
Starting on Wednesday will be Cristian Javier (8-9, 3.01 ERA, 1.03 WHIP). In 12 road appearances including 10 starts Javier is first with a 2.79 ERA.