Milwaukee's right-hander Tomo Ohka (4-3, 4.42) allowed six runs and seven hits over 5 1-3 innings in a 12-6 win over Colorado in his last start on Thursday Ohka did not received a decision in his two starts against the Astros this season. He is 1-3 with a 4.15 ERA in six career starts versus Houston.
Houston?s right-hander Roy Oswalt (10-8, 3.23) allowed two runs and three hits in the first inning, but then held Cincinnati to two hits over the next five innings in a 7-3 victory in his last start on Wednesday. Oswalt is 6-1 with a 1.74 lifetime ERA against Milwaukee in eight home starts.
The Brewers have dropped their last four games overall and have been a gloomy road team, just 23-43 away from home this season.
The Astros have won their last three games but have dropped 5 straight at home, However, Houston is 17-5 against the Brewers at Minute Maid Park.
Look for Milwaukee road struggles to continue. They have lost ten of their last 15 games away from home and five of Ohka's last 7 starts on the road. Take the Astros with Roy Oswalt on the mound. The right-hander has been successful against the Brewers. Houston has won Oswalt last 5 home starts versus Milwaukee.