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Lefthander Kason Gabbard has been roughed up lately giving up 19 earned runs over his last 4 starts working 17 1/3rd innings. Gabbard has had control problems as he has walked 15 batters over his last 3 starts. Gabbard has had issues with control dating back to his years in the minor leagues. He took the loss against Houston on May 18th giving up 5 earned runs and 11 hits over 5 innings. Rodriguez got hit in his June 14th start against the Yankees giving up 5 earned runs over 5 innings pitched at home. The Rangers lead Major League Baseball in runs scored averaging 5.5 per game. The Astros were 1-8 through their first 9 games against the American League this season. Their starting pitching and bullpen got pounded in 6 straight losses to the NY Yankees and Baltimore offense. There will be runs a plenty in this one. Play this one over 9 ½ runs.