MLB Picks: Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros Odds: September 17th 2010

Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros
MLB Pick: Houston Astros +100 odds
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The Houston Astros continue to fight in the second half of the season. They have been one of the best second half teams in baseball this year. Houston is 34-23 in the second half and now just 6 games below .500. Players have it set in their minds that they want to get back to .500 for the season, which would be quite an accomplishment as they look forward to next year. Astros starter Wandy Rodriquez has been a huge part of the Astros second half resurgence.

Rodriquez sports a 3.62 ERA this season, and the left-hander has gone 4-1 with a 1.30 ERA in his last 10 starts, pitching at least seven innings eight times. He’ll be motivated to throw another solid outing against the division-leading Reds tonight. Rodriquez last faced the Reds on July 25th, pitching 7 shutout innings while striking out 7 batters and allowing just 3 base runners. The Astros won that home game 4-0. Reds starter Johnny Cueto is 1-4 with a 4.34 ERA and 1.510 WHIP in 8 career starts against Houston. Roll with the Astros Friday.