The Cleveland Indians and the Houston Astros have split the first two of a four-game set at Progressive Field as the hosts shut out the Astros in a 2-0 win Tuesday. Runs won't come easy for the visitors in tonight's contest either and I think we're getting a fair price on the Tribe.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Astros will hand the ball to Dan Straily (0-0, 7.71 ERA) who'll make his second start of the year. He struggled big time in his season-debut at Fenway Park on July 3, surrendering five runs (four earned) on six hits in only 4 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in his only career start against the Tribe back in 2013 while still with the A's. The Indians will counter with Trevor Bauer (7-5 , 3.88 ERA) who's off a win at PNC Park when he held the Pirates to two runs on three hits in 6 1/3 innings. He held Houston scoreless over six innings of a 5-1 win in his season-debut back on April 9 when he registered a career-high 11 strikeouts.

2. Road Woes - The Astros have won only six of their last 20 on the road and have lost two of the last nine visits to Progressive Field.

3. X-Factor - Michael Brantley was 3-for-4 with a homer last night and is 2-for-2 with two doubles and a walk against Straily lifetime.

Selection: This is a play on the Cleveland Indians (8*)