Orioles open second half against Astros in crucial series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles begin the second half of the season with a three-game series against the Houston Astros on July 17, 2026, at Daikin Park. Sitting two games back in the wild card race, the Orioles need to capitalize on this matchup with Houston, who has struggled with starting pitching. Yordan Alvarez, an MVP candidate, poses a significant challenge for the Orioles with extraordinary offensive numbers this season. The first game features Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer against Astros starter Peter Lambert.
- •Orioles are two games back in the wild card race.
- •Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 31 home runs this season.
- •Dean Kremer faces Peter Lambert in the series opener.
- •Astros' pitching staff has a 5.26 starters’ ERA this season.
- •Series has significant postseason implications for both teams.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles-Astros series preview: The second half begins in Houston
"The O’s will have their hands full with MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez in a series with wild card implications.
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