Houston Astros (85-74, second in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (71-88, fifth in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jason Alexander (4-2, 4.83 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Angels: Kyle Hendricks (8-10, 4.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 106 strikeouts)

Astros -150, Angels +125; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros on Friday to open a three-game series.

Los Angeles is 38-40 in home games and 71-88 overall. The Angels are 44-14 in games when they scored at least five runs.

Houston has gone 39-39 in road games and 85-74 overall. The Astros have a 53-7 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

Friday's game is the 11th meeting between these teams this season. The Astros have a 6-4 ad

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