On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (55-53) visiting the Houston Astros (56-52) at 8:10 PM ET.
The favored Astros (-134 on the moneyline) take the field at home against the Rays (+114). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Yusei Kikuchi (4-9), and Shane Baz (0-1) getting the nod for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Astros were vicotrious 5-4 over the Pirates Friday in their most recent game. Mauricio Dubon finished 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Framber Valdez was earned the victory after throwing six innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out 10.