TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-35), who are 6-4 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the second game of a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28).
RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his former club tonight opposite defending Cy Young winner RHP Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA).
ABOUT Arrighetti: Arrighetti is fresh off of winning the AL Pitcher of the Month award following a month that saw him go 5-1 in six starts.
VS. THE PIRATES: The Astros are hosting the Pirates in Houston for their first series in the Bayou City since July of 2024.
Since the Astros moved to the AL in 2013, the Astros and Pirates have nearly split their 19 matchups evenly with the Pirates owning a 10-9 record. Historically, these teams have played each other 718 times, with the Astros going 348-371.
YOR-GONE!: DH Yordan Alvarez has hit 191 career regular season home runs, which ties him for sixth in Astros history along with 3B Alex Bregman.
HOME RUNS IN ASTROS HISTORY (REG. SEASON):
TODAY’S AVAILABILITIES: The Astros clubhouse will be open to approved media at Daikin Park until 4 p.m. CT…Astros Manager Joe Espada will be made available in the Astros dugout at approx. 4 p.m.
Game Date/Time: Wednesday, June 3, 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
TV: Space City Home Network, SCHN2 (Spanish)
Radio: KTRH 740 AM, KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
