The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels are two teams at the crossroad at two different stages. The Astros aren't sure if they are a competitive team in 2016. The Angels aren't sure if they are a competitive team period. Should the Astros keep plugging along and keep assets like Colby Rasmus or Doug Fister, or trade them at the deadline? Should the Angels pull the rip cord on the current roster including Mike Trout? These three games will help push either further down the road towards an ultimate decision on this season.
The Astros are improving on their AL West record at 10-16 thus far in 2016.