Friday, April 11, 8:05 PM on CSNH, KTXA

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Houston - Feldman, S (2-0) vs. Texas - Darvish, Y (1-0)

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Globe Life Ballpark in Arlington has been the home of the Texas Rangers since 1994 and will be the home of an in-state battle with the Houston Astros on Friday at 8:05 p.m. The home team will send their Japanese superstar Yu Darvish to the mound, while the Astros will rely on Scott Feldman.

Scott Feldman has been one of the bright spots for the Astros and in all of the American League this season. In 2 starts, he has allowed just 1 earned run in 13 2/3 innings on 5 hits and 4 walks with 4 strikeouts. He is 2-0 and is now 53-56 in his career. The native of Hawaii has allowed 4 home runs to the current roster of Rangers, but has held them to a .226 average. Alex Rios is batting .314 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs, while Adrian Beltre (.190), Shin-Soo Choo (.077) and Prince Fielder (.167) have struggled against him.

Darvish pitched well in his opening start of the season, throwing 7 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts. He earned the win, raising his career record to 30-18. The 27-year-old has pitched exceptionally well against the Astros, allowing a .163 average. He has given up 4 home runs against the current roster, but 3 of those have come from Matt Dominguez. Jason Castro (.167), Chris Carter (.000) and Carlos Corporan (.091) have all struggled against Darvish.

Houston Betting Trends

Houston is 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Houston is -2.1

Texas Betting Trends

Texas is 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Texas is -1.6

Injuries to Watch

Houston

04/07/14 CF Dexter Fowler Illness questionable
03/31/14 P Alex White Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/31/14 P Asher Wojcie Side 15-day DL (3/21)
03/31/14 P Jesse Crain Bicep 15-day DL (3/21)

Texas

04/05/14 P Joe Saunders Ankle questionable
03/31/14 C Geovany Soto Knee 60-day DL (3/30)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 15-day DL (3/23)
03/31/14 P Matt Harrison Back 15-day DL (3/29)
03/28/14 P Derek Holland Knee 60-day DL (3/3)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Joe Ortiz Foot 60-day DL (2/14)

Tony's Pick: Take Texas

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