The Houston Astros (96-51) will visit the Tampa Bay Rays (82-64), Monday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series.
The Rays are favored (-119) in a projected close game against the Astros (-101). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Drew Rasmussen (10-5), and Luis Garcia (12-8) getting the nod for the Houston Astros.
The Rays were vicotrious 5-3 over the Rangers yesterday in their most recent game. Christian Bethancourt went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Jeffrey Springs was picked up the victory after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out six.
The Astros defeated the Athletics 11-2 yesterday, with Framber Valdez earning the win while throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out seven. Martin Maldonado went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to lead the Astros’ offense.