Game Overview
- First Pitch: 7:10 PM EDT
- Venue: Daikin Park, Houston
- Broadcast: ESPN, local affiliates
- Season Series: Second meeting of the season
- Astros are strong home favorites with a 64% implied win probability
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Jason Alexander | 3–1 | 5.02 | 1.46 | 29 |
| Orioles | Rico Garcia | 0–0 | 3.71 | 1.00 | 19 |
- Garcia has shown promise in limited innings; Alexander has struggled with control
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 6–4 | .253 | 4.55 | –1 |
| Orioles | 5–5 | .199 | 3.89 | –10 |
Players to Watch
Houston Astros
- Jose Altuve: 21 HR, .465 SLG
- Carlos Correa: 14-for-39, 2 HR, 7 RBI (last 10 games)
Baltimore Orioles
- Gunnar Henderson: .283 AVG, 29 doubles, 4 triples, 14 HR
- Jordan Westburg: 2 HR in last 10 games
Injury Report
Houston Astros
- Key injuries: Yordan Alvarez (hand), Josh Hader (shoulder), Lance McCullers (finger), Luis Garcia (elbow), Jeremy Peña (illness), among others
Baltimore Orioles
- Key injuries: Tyler O’Neill (wrist), Colton Cowser (head), Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), Jorge Mateo (elbow), Felix Bautista (shoulder), among others
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 7.5
Houston Astros – 275
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
