The set-up: Two competent starters go head-to-head in this one, but Zack Greinke has the advantage still in this matchup in my opinion. The home side counters with Brett Anderson.

The pitchers: Greinke (11-4, 3.08 ERA) has put together back-to-back gems for his new team and he's 6-2 with a 3.11 ERA in 16 appearances vs. the A's, including 3-1 with a 2.74 ERA in ten games in Oakland.

Anderson (10-8, 3.95) is 1-4 with a 6.58 ERA in six games vs. Houston lifetime.

The pick: Oakland has taken the first three games of this four game set, which means that Greinke and company aren't going to be lacking for motivation here.

8* UPPER DECK CRUSHER on the Houston Astros.