Game Details
- Time: 7:15 PM ET / 4:15 PM PT
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: FOX, MASN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Astros | Jason Alexander (RHP) | 3–1, 18.00 ERA, 6.9 K/9 |
| Orioles | Brandon Young (RHP) | 1–6, 5.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP |
Alexander’s ERA is inflated due to early-season blowups, but he’s coming off a solid outing (6 K, 0 BB). Young tossed a gem last time out, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings.
Team Trends
- Astros: Lost 4 straight, 2–6 in last 8, averaging 3.2 runs/game
- Orioles: Won 3 straight, 5–2 in last 7, averaging 5.1 runs/game
Baltimore took 2 of 3 from Houston last week and followed up with a sweep of Boston.
Players to Watch
Houston Astros
- Jose Altuve: 21 HR, .257 AVG — leads team in homers
- Jeremy Peña: .318 AVG — team batting leader, 3-game hit streak
- Yainer Diaz: 17 HR, .252 AVG — multi-hit games in 3 of last 5
Baltimore Orioles
- Gunnar Henderson: .283 AVG, 14 HR, 53 RBI — 8-game hit streak
- Jackson Holliday: 14 HR — team leader in power
- Jordan Westburg: 5 RBI, 4-for-4 in last game vs. Houston
Betting Insights
| Market | Astros | Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 50.8% | 51.2% |
| ATS Last 10 | 6–4 | 7–3 |
| Over Trends | 7 of last 10 games | 2 of last 10 games |
Game Odds
Houston Astros 9
Baltimore Orioles – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
