Houston had a problem Thursday afternoon and the Red Sox and Stitches reaped the rewards.

The Astros play in Detroit this weekend and Framber Valdez throws on Friday.

Valdez lost his last two starts, giving up nine runs in 12 ²/₃ .

Bitten by the Fish.

Marinated by Seattle.

The Tigers’ Matt Manning has won his last two starts, giving up one run in 11 ²/₃.

Bucking the trends to make a few bucks we believe Framber comes alive in the Motor City.

Play $50 on the Astros.

France surrenders!

JP France waved the white flag after coughing up 10 runs in just 2 ¹/₃ innings, and the Red Sox grounded the Astros, 17-1.

Houston’s pitching staff hit more times (24) than Phil Mickelson at a blackjack table.

Alex Verdugo, Connor Wong and Wilyer Abreu homered. Brayan Bello pitched seven effective innings. Winning streak is at five.

Still down -1,178 conigliaros.