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Astros host Rays for July 4 matchup at Daikin Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Astros host Rays for July 4 matchup at Daikin Park

Summary

The Houston Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays in a July 4 game at Daikin Park. Houston's RHP Hunter Brown, with a 1.78 ERA, aims to end a two-game losing streak, while the Rays, currently at the top of the AL, have a nine-game winning streak. Brown has historically performed well against the Rays, and the Astros are looking to extend their eight-season winning streak on Independence Day. Tonight's All-Star roster announcements will also highlight DH Yordan Alvarez, a strong candidate with impressive statistics this season.

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By the Numbers

•Astros (43-47) host Rays (52-33) tonight at Daikin Park.
•Hunter Brown starts for the Astros; Drew Rasmussen for the Rays.
•Astros have won on July 4 for eight consecutive seasons.
•Yordan Alvarez is a candidate for the All-Star roster announcement tonight.
•Astros made roster moves, reinstating LaMonte Wade Jr. from the IL.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Rays Game Discussion: 7/4/2026

What they're saying

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-47) will play host to the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-33), for a July 4th matchup tonight at Daikin Park. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 1.78 ERA) will get the start for Houston as he looks to snap the Astros two-game losing streak and […]
— Yahoo Sports

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