Game Overview
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Venue: Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: FOX / MLB.tv
- Records: Astros (1st AL West), Orioles (5th AL East)
- Season Series: Tied 2–2
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Lance McCullers | 0–0 | — | — | — |
| Orioles | Cade Povich | 2–6 | 4.98 | 1.44 | 90 |
- McCullers is making his season debut after recovering from injury.
- Povich has struggled with consistency but flashed strikeout upside.
Team Trends
Houston Astros
- Last 10 Games: 4–6
- Batting Average: .193
- ERA: 6.02
- Top Performers:
- Yainer Diaz: 18 HR, 55 RBI
- Carlos Correa: 11-for-39, 1 HR last 10 games
- Jeremy Peña: .310 AVG, 13 HR
- Road Record: 32–31
- Injuries: Yordan Alvarez, Josh Hader, Ronel Blanco among several on IL
Baltimore Orioles
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Batting Average: .237
- ERA: 2.48
- Top Performers:
- Jackson Holliday: 34 XBH
- Jordan Westburg: 11-for-37, 2 HR last 10 games
- Dylan Beavers: HR + RBI in last outing
- Home Record: 30–31
- Injuries: Adley Rutschman, Tyler O’Neill, Félix Bautista among key absences
Baltimore’s pitching has been sharp lately, and they’ve already taken 2 of 3 from Houston last weekend. But with McCullers returning and Diaz heating up, the Astros have the firepower to flip the script. Expect a tight contest with early scoring—especially if Povich struggles with command.
Game Odds
Houston Astros 9.5
Baltimore Orioles – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
