Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.
This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series.
First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. PT).
TV: SCHN / NBCS-BA.
Starting Pitchers
Astros: RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 58.2 IP, 63 K, 32 BB in 11 starts). He is 2-0 in his last three starts. Career vs. Giants: one start in 2023 (loss, 2 ER in 4.1 IP); first appearance at Oracle Park.
Giants: LHP Carson Whisenhunt (2-3, 7.25 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 22.1 IP, 20 K, 15 BB). He has lost three straight starts (14 runs in 11.2 IP recently) and has never faced the Astros (11th career start).
Brown holds a clear edge in form, strikeout rate, and overall effectiveness.
Weather Forecast
At first pitch/evening: around 63–65°F, mostly clear to partly cloudy/sunny conditions earlier, 0% precipitation chance, wind ~10–13 mph from the WSW (typical marine layer/sea breeze at Oracle Park that often suppresses offense, especially fly balls to left-center). Humidity in the 70–80% range. Pitcher-friendly environment expected.
Injury Reports
Astros: Carlos Correa (ankle, 60-day IL, out until at least late September); Mike/Michael Burrows (elbow, 15-day IL, expected mid-to-late August); Brice Matthews (knee, 10-day IL, mid-to-late August); Brandon Walter (elbow, 60-day IL, longer-term).
Giants: Multiple absences including Matt Chapman (abdomen/core, longer-term/season concerns); Harrison Bader (foot/plantar fasciitis); Casey Schmitt (knee); Daniel Susac (knee, recent 10-day IL); Marcelo Mayer (forearm); Joel Peguero (hamstring); various pitchers (e.g., Matt Gage, Jose Butto, Rowan Wick, Hayden Birdsong on IL). Depth is stretched.
Current Rosters / Projected Lineups
Astros (key active contributors): Jeremy Peña (SS), Yordan Alvarez (DH), Isaac Paredes (3B), Jose Altuve (2B), Taylor Trammell (LF), Christian Walker (1B), Daulton Varsho (CF), Cam Smith (RF), Christian Vázquez or Yainer Diaz (C). Alvarez leads with strong power (.323 AVG, 35 HR, 86 RBI range); Smith has been hot (recent multi-hit games, 16 HR); Peña contributed in the series opener.
Giants: Jung Hoo Lee (RF/OF), Willy Adames (SS), Bryce Eldridge (DH), Rafael Devers (1B), Osleivis Basabe (2B), Drew Gilbert (CF), catcher (e.g., D. Cavanaugh or available), Grant McCray (LF), Casey Koss or similar (3B). Adames and Devers provide power; Lee and Gilbert have shown recent production.
Key Player Matchups & Notes
Brown (RHP) vs. Giants lefties/power (Adames, Devers, Eldridge, Lee) and recent hot bats like Gilbert (homer and multi-hit contributions in the series). Brown has solid K rates but elevated walks.
Whisenhunt (LHP) vs. Astros righties and power (Alvarez, Walker, Paredes, Smith, Altuve). Smith has been locking in with recent power and the series-opening heroics; Alvarez remains a high-OBP threat. Whisenhunt’s high ERA and recent struggles make this a tough matchup for San Francisco.
Oracle Park favors pitchers; late-inning bullpens (Astros’ Josh Hader has been effective recently) could matter if the game stays close.
Recent Team Forms
Astros: 6-4 in last 10; came from behind for a 6-3 (10-inning) win in the series opener (Cam Smith tied it in the 9th with an RBI single after earlier HR; Peña and Paredes delivered in extras; Hader closed). Holding a slim AL West lead (half-game over Rangers). Stronger recent offense and pitching in the last 10.
Giants: Struggling (roughly 2-8 or 1-4/3-7 range in recent stretches; three-game skid entering Tuesday after the opener loss). Weak batting average and run production lately; outscored significantly in the last 10. Home record 27-30.
Series History
Astros took Game 1, 6-3 in 10 innings on August 10. Recent head-to-head leans mixed but Astros have the early series edge. Limited 2026 meetings prior; historical interleague results vary. Series wraps Wednesday afternoon.
Betting Trends
Astros better overall and recent form; Giants poor in one-run games and recent scoring. Over/under historically mixed in matchups; Oracle Park suppresses runs. Public often leans favorites in mismatches.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 177
San Francisco Giants 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 10, 2026
