Bad start (4-10) for Houston but yesterday's 13-3 loss represents rock bottom. The Astros are 10-6 their last 16 tries after 3 or more consecutive losses and 12-5 their last 17 tries after allowing 10 runs or more.

France has allowed 3 runs in each of his 2 home starts. He has made one home start against Texas. That came last July. In 7 innings, France allowed only one run and it was unearned. Houston won 4-3. Dunning usually seems to get to face the Astros at home. This time, he's at Houston. In his only previous start here, a span of only 4 innings, he gave up 7 hits and issued 3 walks. He also allowed 4 runs. The Astros won 6-5. They will win again tonight! **AL WEST GOM**