Game 5 pitching matchup Astros: RHP Justin Verlander 2023 stats: 13-8, 3.22 ERA, 162 1/3 innings, 144 strikeouts, 1.13 WHIP Verlander wasn’t the Astros’ issue in Game 1.

In Wednesday's matchup against the Cardinals, the Astros put up one run on four hits in 31 at-bats, in addition to this, they went 0-5 when there were RISP, as was noted by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

As the Seattle Mariners filter back in from the All-Star break, energy is high in advance of a big series with the visiting Houston Astros. Benjamin Ranieri has the latest from T-Mobile Park.

The Pirates conclude their three-game series against the Astros on Thursday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Mitch Keller (1-7, 3.73) will face Framber Valdez (5-4, 3.12) on the ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros play on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1. Pittsburgh is 23-39 overall and 14-17 at home.

The Cincinnati Reds will go for their third consecutive win on Wednesday when they face the Houston Astros in game two of the series. Nick Martinez will start on the mound for the Reds. The right ...