The Houston Astros (28-19) are on the road to face the Milwaukee Brewers (25-22) at American Family Field on Tuesday. The Astros took Monday’s series opener 12-2, their eighth straight victory overall. Starter Cristian Javier went six innings for the win, giving up one run on four hits.
Yordan Alvarez was 3 for 4 with two home runs, three runs, and five RBIs in the win. Corey Julks went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. He had three RBIs. Rowdy Tellez went 2 for 3 with a solo home run for the Brewers.
ON THE MOUND
J.P. France (1-0, 4.11 ERA) is set for the start for Houston. The right-hander allowed six runs over 3.2 innings in his last start, a 7-6 home win over the Cubs on Wednesday. He scattered nine hits while striking out two and walking two in the no-decision.
RHP Colin Rea (0-3, 5.52 ERA) gets the start for Milwaukee. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Astros. In his last start on May 14, Rea took a no-decision at home against the Royals. He threw 3.2 innings and gave up four runs on six hits, striking out three and walking two in the 9-6 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Houston has averaged 5.8 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.5, while slashing better across the board (.299/.387/.551).
Against righties like Rea this season, the ‘Stros have a .693 OPS. Alvarez is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .987 OPS in 92 at-bats.
Milwaukee is averaging only 2.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.1 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.222/.286/.377).
The Brew Crew have a .727 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .925 OPS over 114 at-bats, Tellez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Houston is 14-8 away from home in 2023, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 3.3 runs. Milwaukee has gone 13-9 at home this season, averaging 4.6 runs per game while surrendering 4.2.
In the last 10 games at American Family Field between the teams, each club has won five, though Houston has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.2-4.9.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Astros are second in the AL West, one games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Brewers lead the NL Central by zero games over the Pirates.
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