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Last night was a horrible bet; I didn't like it from the off and lo, it came to pass.

The Astros are on a tear; the worst team in baseball (maybe) is playing like anything but, winning 9 of their last 11. They snag the first pick in the first-year entry draft tonight too, so it must be a pretty happy clubhouse.

Bud Norris takes to the hill for the home team with a 3-1 record and a 2.03 ERA in seven starts at home, off the back of three QS. Norris has a 1.32/0.95 WHIP/ERA line L3.

Miguel Gonzalez, hasn't won since I was a boy, although he's hit some bad luck along the way. He had a poor outing in his last game, but he has decent enough stuff - nontheless, Houston look a value home dog.

Pick: Houston Astros @ 2.3

33-38 (-6.17)