Orioles face Astros in series opener as both teams seek momentum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles play the Houston Astros tonight at 8:10 PM ET at Daikin Park. The Orioles look to maintain momentum entering the series, following a four-game winning streak before the All-Star break. Both teams contend for a strong finish in the season, though the Orioles face challenges with injuries to key players including Ryan Helsley, Keegan Akin, and Blaze Alexander. Dean Kremer starts for the Orioles, while Peter Lambert takes the mound for Houston.
- •Dean Kremer (1-2, 4.09 ERA) starts for the Orioles.
- •Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.14 ERA) pitches for the Astros.
- •The Orioles head into the series after a four-game win streak.
- •Injuries have sidelined key Orioles players.
- •Game 1 of the three-game series takes place tonight.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Friday night Orioles game thread: @ Houston, 8:10 PM ET
"The Orioles try to keep their pre-ASB momentum alive with a three-game series in Daikin Park against also-contender Houston.
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