Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas
First Pitch: 8:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM CT
Surface: Retractable roof (likely closed)
Series: Game 2 of 3 (Dodgers lead series 1–0)
The Dodgers enter with one of MLB’s best records, while Houston is trying to avoid falling further behind in the AL West.
WEATHER REPORT (Houston — Evening)
Minute Maid Park roof expected closed, so weather will not affect play. Outside conditions:
Temperature: 82–85°F
Humidity: High
Wind: Light
Impact: Neutral hitting environment indoors; ball carries normally to left‑center.
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Walker Buehler (elbow) — OUT
Max Muncy (oblique) — OUT
Gavin Lux (knee) — OUT
Jason Heyward (back) — Day‑to‑day
Joe Kelly (shoulder) — OUT
Houston Astros
Justin Verlander (shoulder) — OUT
Framber Valdez (forearm) — OUT
Kyle Tucker (hand) — Day‑to‑day
Yordan Álvarez (hamstring) — Expected to play but limited
Ryan Pressly (elbow) — OUT
Houston’s injury list is a major factor in their early‑season struggles.
🔍 PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Dodgers — RHP Bobby Miller (3–1, 3.54 ERA)
Power fastball (98–100 mph)
Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
Road ERA: 3.20
Astros’ depleted lineup is a favorable matchup
Astros — RHP Hunter Brown (1–4, 5.92 ERA)
High‑strikeout upside but inconsistent command
Has allowed 4+ runs in 4 of last 6 starts
Dodgers’ patient lineup is a difficult matchup
Vulnerable to left‑handed power
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers
Record: 22–13
Last 10: 7–3
Road record: 10–7
Offense: 5.2 runs/game (Top 5 MLB)
Trend: Elite lineup depth + strong rotation
Houston Astros
Record: 14–22
Last 10: 3–7
Home record: 7–11
Offense: 4.1 runs/game
Trend: Injuries + pitching instability + bullpen issues
SERIES HISTORY
Dodgers lead interleague meetings 9–6 since 2021
At Minute Maid Park: Astros lead 4–3
Dodgers won Monday’s opener 5–2 behind strong pitching
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Freddie Freeman vs. Hunter Brown
Freeman’s plate discipline and ability to punish mistakes make this the most dangerous matchup for Houston.
2. Yordan Álvarez vs. Bobby Miller
If Álvarez is healthy enough to swing freely, he’s Houston’s best chance to generate power vs. Miller’s velocity.
3. Mookie Betts vs. Astros bullpen
Houston’s bullpen ERA is among the worst in MLB; Betts’ late‑inning production could break the game open.
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles Dodgers
7–3 in last 10
Dodgers are 9–4 in last 13 road games
Under has hit in 6 of last 9 Dodgers games
Houston Astros
3–7 in last 10
Astros are 2–6 in last eight home games
Over is 5–3 in last eight Astros games
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 239
Houston Astros 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 4, 2026
