The Guardians are finally hitting with some authority, climbing to 5th in OPS in the last week. The Astros, just 4-5 in June, are missing Alvarez, and aren't producing as well as expected lately. The Astros' 28 year old rookie France starts today. He has been an effective pitcher but has not received much in the way of run support lately. He'll face a returning Triston McKenzie who was absolutely lights out in his first game back. The Guardians' bull pen is, as usual, very strong, significantly better than the Astros' at the moment. I am a big fan of Mckenzie, so it is great news for a surging Guardians side that he is back and pitching as normal. take the Guardians at home today.