The Los Angeles Angels (60-77) will visit the Houston Astros (88-49), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in a clash of AL West rivals.
The Astros are favored (-230 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Angels (+195). The Houston Astros will give the start to Lance McCullers Jr. (2-1), but the Angels’ starter has not been announced yet.
The Astros won their last game against the Rangers Friday by a 4-3 score. Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Hector Neris picked up the win on the strength of one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
The Angels lost to the Tigers Friday, with Jose Quijada getting the loss while pitching 2/3 of an inning, giving up two earned runs on two hits. Matt Thaiss went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the Angels’ offense.