The red hot Rangers are four games clear of Seattle at the top of the AL West, and they come into Game 3 against the Astros as winners of five straight. I like Texas to complete the sweep here at home Wednesday.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Rangers send Yu Darvish to the mound, making just his third appearance of the season. He's been dominant in the first two outings, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out a dozen over 10.2 innings in consecutive wins. The Astros counter with Doug Fister, who comes in riding a seven game unbeaten streak. He's facing a hot lineup on the road in a hitter's park, and that streak may well end here in Arlington.

2. Batter vs Pitcher - The big bats in the Texas lineup have not been fooled by Fister. Adrian Beltre is batting .346, Shin Soo Choo .323, while Prince Fielder is 3-for-5, and Rougned Odor is 2-for-5 with a home run.

3. X-Factor - The Astros are 12-39 in the last 51 meetings in Texas.

Selection: This is a play on the Texas Rangers (8*)