The Angels are struggling, losing seven of their last nine games, despite adding pieces at the trade deadline for a playoff push. LA is hitting .226/.272/.372/.645 this month, scoring 3.7 runs per game. Now, it's tasked with winning on the road against the defending champs, who are similarly eager to stack wins with Texas still leading the division. France has had some success against the Angels this season and has been a consistent winner for Houston since June. Houston's bullpen (seventh-lowest ERA) is also dependable.

The Astros score fewer runs at home (4.4) than on the road (5.1) and will face a starter in Anderson who has held 13 of 20 opponents to three or fewer runs and 14 of 20 to six or fewer hits. That should be good enough to hold Houston's lineup in check.