The Los Angeles Angels (57-74) will host the Houston Astros (84-47), Friday at 9:38 PM ET, in a matchup of AL West rivals.
The Astros are favored away from home (-190) versus the Angels (+160). The Houston Astros will hand the ball to Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 1.69 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Angels will turn to Shohei Ohtani (11-8, 2.67 ERA).
The Astros won 5-3 over the Rangers Friday in their last game. Cristian Javier was named the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out seven, while Jose Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Angels earned a 3-2 victory against the Yankees Friday. Ohtani (1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI) led the way offensively, while Patrick Sandoval got the win on the mound after going seven innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out seven.