The Houston Astros are rolling into Yankee Stadium tonight at 7:05 PM EDT, and they are bringing a team batting average of .242 that is somehow still superior to the Bronx Bombers' own .230 mark. If you are tuning in on ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, or Prime Video, prepare for a classic regular season clash of styles where Houston tries to hit their way around a rather bloated 4.63 team ERA. Meanwhile, the Yankees will rely on their pristine 3.20 team ERA to keep the peace, proving once again that you do not need to hit the ball particularly well if you simply refuse to let the other guys score.
With Astros pitchers like Mike Burrows and outfielder Brice Matthews parked on the injured list, the heavy lifting falls squarely on right-hander Peter Lambert. Sporting an 8-7 record and a tidy 3.68 ERA, Lambert is essentially being asked to play the hero in a rotation that currently has more holes than a block of Swiss cheese. It is a big ask in a hostile environment, but if he can keep his 1.20 WHIP intact, Houston might just steal one on the road. Lock in your prediction and join the debate on StreakChat.