Orioles face the Astros leading series 1-0
Houston Astros (11-19, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (14-15, third in the AL East) Baltimore; Thursday, 12:35 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Peter Lambert (1-1, 3. 27 ERA, 1. 27 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Orioles: Chris Bassitt (1-2, 6.
75 ERA, 2. 06 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) LINE: Orioles -126, Astros +108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros. Baltimore is 8-8 in home games and 14-15 overall.
The Orioles have a 6-3 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Houston has a 3-11 record on the road and an 11-19 record overall. The Astros have a 1-2 record in games decided by one run.
Thursday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Taylor Ward has 13 doubles and a home run while hitting . 313 for the Orioles.