In the second game of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-52) take on the Houston Astros (55-51), Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET.
The Astros are favored at home (-189) against the Pirates (+159). The starting pitchers are Hunter Brown (9-6) for the Houston Astros, and Bailey Falter (4-7) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Aroldis Chapman (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) was credited with a win in the Pirates’ 5-3 victory over the Astros yesterday. Michael A. Taylor led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Josh Hader (1.0 IP, 3 R, 1 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Astros.