Houston, you and I have a problem.

The Astros are down two games and the Tussle for Texas series shifts from Houston to Arlington.

The Rangers’ Max Scherzer returns from his “muscle strain.”

Max hasn’t pitched since Sept. 12 and may be on a short leash.

Scherzer has thrown fastballs and plenty of meatballs in the postseason.

His record is 7-7.

The Astros’ Cristian Javier is 5-1 in the postseason after one-hitting the Twins for five frames, fanning nine.

Texas is a playoff-perfect 7-0.

Can Houston beat the Rangers four of the next five? Sure.

But unless Jose Altuve (0-for-8), Kyle Tucker (0-for-8) and Jose Abreu (1-for-7) awake, they’re done.

The odds have changed dramatically.

Favorites prior to Game 1, the Astros are now (+400, BetRivers) to advance. We’ll bite.

On top of our series bet we will throw another $50 on Houston to win the series and $100 to win Game 3.

Phugedaboudit!

Aaron Nola pitched in six innings, Kyle Schwarber homered twice and JT Realmuto knocked in three runs. Phillies 10, D’backs 0.

Winner. Down -1,595 callisons.