Astros vs. Royals odds, predictions: MLB best bets Friday

“Took a while but it’s good to see that you are finally in midseason form, Stitch.”

Thank you, John from Woodside. If things don’t turn around soon, we will be joining Peter Laviolette and Lou Lamoriello on the sidelines.

The Astros visit the Royals.

Houston’s Hayden “Planetarium” Wesneski has allowed 10 runs over 23 innings this season.

Kansas City’s Seth Lugo, 16-9 last year, is 1-3 this season, giving up 13 runs over 30 innings.

Going with Lugo and the Royals for $50.

Hayden Wesneski AP

Our selection on draft day worked out so well even Mel Kiper Jr. would have approved.

Shane Smith struck out seven and scattered four hits over five innings.

Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas hit solo homers, and the White Sox — yes, the White Sox — blanked the Twinkies 3-0 in seven rain-shortened innings.

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