Astros face Rays as Arrighetti aims to regain form on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Houston Astros begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday at Daikin Park. Spencer Arrighetti will start for the Astros, seeking to bounce back from recent struggles. The performance comes after a five-game winning streak was snapped by the Minnesota Twins. Arrighetti’s past success indicates potential for a strong outing, but the Astros will need to capitalize on offensive opportunities early in the game. The series is crucial as the Astros remain competitive in the AL West race heading into the All-Star break.
- •Astros open a three-game series against the Rays on July 3, 2026.
- •Spencer Arrighetti aims to recover from two rough outings.
- •Nick Martinez starts for the Rays in the series opener.
- •Astros seek to regain momentum after losing to the Twins.
- •Team is still in contention for the AL West title.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs Rays Game Discussion: 7/3/2026
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Open Series Against the Rays Saturday as Arrighetti Looks to Bounce Back
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-46) will welcome in the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (51-33), for a three-game holiday weekend series at Daikin Park beginning tonight. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 4.00 ERA) will get the Friday night start for the Astros opposite the veteran RHP Nick Martinez (7-2, 2.66 ERA) […]
"The Astros open a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow night at Daikin Park. Spencer Arrighetti is set to take the mound against Rays RHP Nick Martinez, per MLB.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:30 PMAstros vs Rays Game Discussion: 7/3/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-46) will welcome in the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (51-33), for a three-game holiday weekend series at Daikin Park beginning tonight. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 4.00 ERA) will get the Friday night start for the Astros opposite the veteran RHP Nick Martinez (7-2, 2.66 ERA) […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:00 PMAstros Open Series Against the Rays Saturday as Arrighetti Looks to Bounce Back
The Astros open a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow night at Daikin Park. Spencer Arrighetti is set to take the mound against Rays RHP Nick Martinez, per MLB.
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