On Thursday, a clash of AL West rivals is on the docket, with the Los Angeles Angels (62-90) visiting the Houston Astros (82-70) at 8:10 p.m. ET.
The Astros are heavily favored (-282 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Angels (+230). The starting pitchers are Yusei Kikuchi (9-9) for the Houston Astros, and Jose Suarez (1-2) for the Los Angeles Angels.
The Astros’ matchup yesterday versus the Padres resulted in a 4-0 loss. Mauricio Dubon went 1-for-3 in the defeat, while Framber Valdez threw seven innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out six en route to taking the loss.