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Down 2-0 in the World Series, the Houston Astros will be looking to pick up their first win of the Fall Classic at home Tuesday night versus the Chicago White Sox.
Roy Oswalt (20-12) will get the ball for the Astros in Game 3. The White Sox will counter with Jon Garland (18-10).
The Astros come into this contest as -175 home favorites. Oddsmakers have set the opening total at 7 runs.
Scott Podsednik hit a walk-off, solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday to give the White Sox a 7-6 win in Game 2 of the series.
The ChiSox were a -133 home favorite in that game, while the 13 runs scored went well OVER the night's posted over/under total (7).
Mark Buehrle pitched seven innings for Chicago in Game 2, and allowed four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts. Andy Pettitte went six innings for Houston and allowed two runs on eight hits. Brad Lidge took the loss after giving up the home run to Podsednik.
Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 3-11-0 OU in its last 14 away
Chicago is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 7 to 9 runs
Chicago is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-1-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs
Houston is 9-4-0 OU in its last 13 games
Houston is 4-8-1 OU in its last 13 at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Houston, Wednesday, October 26
Houston home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, October 26
Roy Oswalt (20-12) will get the ball for the Astros in Game 3. The White Sox will counter with Jon Garland (18-10).
The Astros come into this contest as -175 home favorites. Oddsmakers have set the opening total at 7 runs.
Scott Podsednik hit a walk-off, solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday to give the White Sox a 7-6 win in Game 2 of the series.
The ChiSox were a -133 home favorite in that game, while the 13 runs scored went well OVER the night's posted over/under total (7).
Mark Buehrle pitched seven innings for Chicago in Game 2, and allowed four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts. Andy Pettitte went six innings for Houston and allowed two runs on eight hits. Brad Lidge took the loss after giving up the home run to Podsednik.
Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 3-11-0 OU in its last 14 away
Chicago is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 7 to 9 runs
Chicago is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-1-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs
Houston is 9-4-0 OU in its last 13 games
Houston is 4-8-1 OU in its last 13 at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Houston, Wednesday, October 26
Houston home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, October 26
