A series opener between the Houston Astros (55-50) and Pittsburgh Pirates (53-52) is scheduled for Monday at 8:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros and Pirates will end their upcoming three-game series on Wednesday. To stay up to date with the series as it plays out, check out the article below.
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How to Watch Astros vs. Pirates Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 8:10 PM ET (Jake Bloss vs. Paul Skenes): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET (Hunter Brown vs. Martín Pérez): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET (Framber Valdez vs. Luis Ortiz): MLB Network | Watch on Fubo
Astros’ Leading Hitters
- Yordan Alvarez has 111 hits with 25 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs, 44 walks and 54 RBI. He’s also stolen five bases.
- Jose Altuve has 21 doubles, 14 home runs, 27 walks and 46 RBI (130 total hits). He has stolen 15 bases.
- Alex Bregman has collected 102 hits with 20 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 33 walks. He has driven in 51 runs with three stolen bases.
- Jeremy Pena has recorded 111 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 18 walks. He has driven in 47 runs with 12 stolen bases.
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Oneil Cruz has 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 28 walks and 53 RBI (89 total hits). He has swiped nine bases.
- Andrew McCutchen has 13 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 46 walks and 28 RBI (76 total hits). He’s also swiped three bases.
- Connor Joe has 69 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 30 walks and 31 RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
- Rowdy Tellez has put up 63 hits with 11 doubles, nine home runs and 19 walks. He has driven in 36 runs with one stolen base.
Astros Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Astros has a collective 8.9 K/9, the fifth-best in the majors.
- Houston has a 4.02 team ERA that ranks 15th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Astros average baseball’s 20th-ranked WHIP (1.298).
- Astros pitchers combine to allow 124 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (21st-fewest in the majors).
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates strike out 8.5 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 20th in MLB.
- Pittsburgh has pitched to a 3.83 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
- The Pirates have a combined WHIP of 1.278 as a pitching staff, which ranks 18th in MLB.
- The Pirates have given up the fourth-fewest long balls so far this season with only 104 home runs allowed.
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Astros Injury Report
Kyle Tucker: 10 Day IL (Shin), Justin Verlander: 15 Day IL (Neck), Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Pirates Injury Report
Nick Gonzales: 10 Day IL (Undisclosed), Daulton Jefferies: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jared Jones: 15 Day IL (Lat), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Arm), Ryan Borucki: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
