The time for brief concern has long since passed in Baltimore, as the O's haven't been able to shake a malaise that has now lasted more than two months. The Birds are only 25-29 since mid-June, with the Yankees passing them in the AL East, and just losing another series (vs. the Mets). Moreover, supposed ace Corbin Burnes has been hit like a pinata across his last three starts, posting a 9.00 ERA and a WHIP at 1.67. True, Houston's Spencer Arrighetti, isn't at the top of the Astros rotation, but hasn't pitched as badly as Burnes the past couple of weeks. His Houston side has also won 11 of its last 14 games. Play Astros on Money Line

Stros destroyed the Birds in earlier series in Houston. BAL has no pen and a popgun lineup. Corbin Burnes has a 9.00 ERA in Aug; league batting .313 off his vaunted cutter and slugging nearly 1.000 vs change and curveball. I like Stros starter to bounce back from rough last start. O's fielding has slipped majorly last 2 months, also.