The Houston Astros (101-53) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (71-83), Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET, in the first game of a two-game series.
The favored Astros (-230 moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Diamondbacks (+195). The Houston Astros will hand the ball to Lance McCullers Jr. (4-1, 2.38 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will counter with Zach Davies (2-4, 4.03 ERA).
The Astros won 6-3 over the Orioles Tuesday in their most recent game. Hector Neris was the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out two, while Aledmys Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double to lead them offensively.
The Diamondbacks lost to the Giants Tuesday, with Luis Frias getting the loss while throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one. Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI to pace the Diamondbacks’ offense.