In the second game of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park, the Tampa Bay Rays (86-71) take on the Houston Astros (102-55), Saturday at 7:20 PM ET.
The Astros are the home favorite (-161) versus the Rays (+136). The scheduled starters are Cristian Javier (10-9) for the Houston Astros, and Shane McClanahan (12-7) for the Tampa Bay Rays.
These clubs play again after the Rays’ 7-3 victory over the Astros yesterday. Drew Rasmussen (7.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 3 K) registered the win for the Rays. Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Framber Valdez (5.1 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Astros.
Before watching this Astros vs. Rays matchup, here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s action on the diamond, including viewing options.