The Houston Astros (55-52) will attempt to stop a three-game losing skid on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-52), with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.
The Pirates are an underdog (+178 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Astros (-213). The Astros will start Framber Valdez (9-5) against the Pirates and Jake Woodford (0-2).
Yesterday, the Pirates claimed a 6-2 win over the Astros, with Bailey Falter (5.1 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 3 K) registering the win for the Pirates. Michael A. Taylor went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offense. Hunter Brown (5.2 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 8 K) took the loss for the Astros.