The Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, May 5, at 6:40 PM CT at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Both teams are looking to gain momentum, with the Astros coming off a series loss to the White Sox and the Brewers aiming to capitalize on home-field advantage.
Team Overview & Season Performance
Houston Astros (17-15)
- Regular Season Record: 17 wins, 15 losses
- Recent Performance: Lost two of three to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend.
- Key Players:
- Kyle Tucker (.298 AVG, 7 HR, 22 RBI)
- Jeremy Peña (.283 AVG, 4 HR, 18 RBI)
- Jose Altuve (.275 AVG, 3 HR, 15 RBI)
- Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.08 ERA) – Starting pitcher for Game 1.
Milwaukee Brewers (16-18)
- Regular Season Record: 16 wins, 18 losses
- Recent Performance: Lost two of three to the Chicago Cubs, including a 6-2 defeat on Sunday.
- Key Players:
- Jackson Chourio (.265 AVG, 6 HR, 24 RBI)
- Brice Turang (.323 AVG, 3 HR, 16 RBI)
- William Contreras (.243 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI)
- Tobias Myers (0-0, 5.14 ERA) – Starting pitcher for Game 1.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: First meeting of the season.
- Pitching Matchup:
- Astros: Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.08 ERA).
- Brewers: Tobias Myers (0-0, 5.14 ERA).
- Betting Odds: Brewers favored at -116, Astros at -102, Over/Under set at 8.5 runs.
Key Storylines
- Astros’ Road Struggles – Houston has won just five of nine games as an underdog this season.
- Brewers’ Home Advantage – Milwaukee has won 12 of 17 games when favored by sportsbooks.
- Pitching Duel – Blanco has struggled with consistency, while Myers is making his third career start.
- Offensive Battle – Both teams rank in the bottom half of MLB in slugging percentage and home runs.
Game Odds
Houston Astros 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 4, 2025
