The Houston Astros (25-32) will host the Minnesota Twins (31-25), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
Oddsmakers project the Astros as a close favorite (-112 moneyline odds) against the Twins (-107). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Ronel Blanco (5-0), and Pablo Lopez (4-5) getting the nod for the Minnesota Twins.
The Astros beat the Mariners by a 4-0 score in their most recent game yesterday. Alex Bregman went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Spencer Arrighetti picked up the win after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out eight.