Game Details
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (29-28) vs. Houston Astros (31-26)
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 4:10 PM ET
- Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: FOX Sports, ESPN
Game Overview
The Houston Astros, currently second in the AL West, will host the Tampa Bay Rays, who are looking to gain ground in the AL East. The Astros have been strong at home, boasting a 20-11 home record, while the Rays are aiming to improve their 11-8 road record.
Pitching Matchup
- Astros Starter:Colton Gordon (0-0, 5.52 ERA)
- Gordon has struggled in limited action, allowing a .302 opponent batting average.
- He pitched five innings, surrendering three earned runs in his last outing against Seattle.
- Rays Starter: Zack Littell (4-5, 3.97 ERA)
- Littell has been solid, allowing one earned run in his last start against Minnesota.
- His team has won six straight games when he has appeared.
Key Players to Watch
- Houston Astros:
- Isaac Paredes – Leads the team with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs, ranking 22nd in MLB.
- Jeremy Peña – Batting .300, riding a five-game hitting streak.
- Jose Altuve – Batting .268, with six doubles and nine home runs.
- Tampa Bay Rays:
- Junior Caminero – Power hitter with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs, ranking 22nd in MLB.
- Jonathan Aranda – Leading the Rays with a .321 batting average.
- Brandon Lowe – Batting .237, with 11 home runs and 13 walks.
The Astros have won 54.1% of games when favored this season, while the Rays have won 52% of games as underdogs. Gordon’s struggles could give Tampa Bay an edge, but Houston’s home-field advantage and offensive firepower make them slight favorites.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8.5
Houston Astros – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 30, 2025
