At Minute Maid Park on Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-52) begin a three-game series versus the Houston Astros (55-50), at 8:10 PM ET.
The Pirates are favored away from home (-159) versus the Astros (+135). The Pittsburgh Pirates will give the start to Paul Skenes (6-1, 1.93 ERA), who is looking for win No. 7 on the season, and the Astros will turn to Jake Bloss (0-1, 6.94 ERA).
The Pirates won their most recent game against the Diamondbacks yesterday by a 6-5 score. Oneil Cruz went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Aroldis Chapman picked up the win on the strength of one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run.