Friday, July 4, 9:05 PM on CSNH, FSW

Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Houston Astros - Keuchel, D (8-5) vs. Los Angeles Angels - Wilson, C (8-6)

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On Friday night, Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel will be attempting to end his current two-game losing streak when he goes up against C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels.

In his last start, left-hander Dallas Keuchel pitched eight innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he gave up five runs (four earned) and ended up taking the loss. He allowed nine base hits in that outing and walked four batters while striking out four. Despite his recent run of bad starts, Keuchel has done well for the Astros this season and he still has a 2.78 ERA.

Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick has done well against Keuchel in their matchups, going 5-for-13 against him with a double, a home run and two RBI. Grant Green is just 1-for-7 against him with a strikeout.

Veteran lefty C.J. Wilson could only make it through 3.2 innings against the Kansas City Royals last weekend, but he took the no decision rather than the loss in that game. He gave up four runs on seven hits against the Royals while walking four and striking out three. Wilson is 8-6 through 17 starts this year and he has struck out 100 batters in 108.1 innings.

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Houston Astros are 38-44-3 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Houston Astros is -0.8

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels are 45-32-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Los Angeles Angels is 0.7

Injuries to Watch

Houston Astros

07/01/14 CF Dexter Fowler Back 15-day DL (6/27)
06/28/14 P Dallas Keuchel Wrist "?" next start
06/21/14 P Jose Cisnero Elbow 60-day DL (6/20)
06/16/14 P Josh Fields Forearm 15-day DL (6/15)
05/14/14 P Anthony Bass Oblique 15-day DL (5/11)
04/26/14 P Matt Albers Shoulder 15-day DL (4/22)
03/31/14 P Alex White Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/31/14 P Jesse Crain Bicep 60-day DL (3/21)

Los Angeles Angels

06/16/14 P Fernando Salas Shoulder 15-day DL (6/15)
05/28/14 P Sean Burnett Elbow 15-day DL (5/29), out for season
05/12/14 3B Ian Stewart Hand 15-day DL (5/11)
04/17/14 P Ryan Brasier Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Brian Moran Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Guy's Pick: Take Houston

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