Blake Snell (8-4, 2.58 ERA) took the loss in his last start, which was a 4-3 loss to the Yankees in New York. Snell allowed four runs on five hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking four. The 25-year-old southpaw is 0-1 in three career starts against the Astros, posting a 7.50 ERA. He is also 4-3 in nine road starts with a 3.78 ERA.
Meanwhile, Verlander (9-2, 1.61 ERA) picked up a win in a 7-3 victory in Oakland in his latest outing, giving up three runs on five hits over seven innings. Verlander struck out seven and allowed no walks on the day. The 35-year-old former MVP/Cy Young winner is 8-3 in 16 meetings with the Rays throughout his career. He is also 2-1 in seven home starts with a 1.93 ERA.
The Astros and the Rays have split their last 10 meetings. Eight of the games have come in over the posted total. This will be their first series of the year.
MLB Odds: Rays Aim to Slow Down Verlander, Astros
The Houston Astros are the defending World Series champions and Justin Verlander is leading their charge right now. The Tampa Bay Rays will look to give Verlander a loss when they meet in Houston for the second of three games.
Verlander leads the American League in ERA and WHIP, and he’s third in innings pitched. He also hasn’t lost since May 11. In a span of six starts, he’s gone 5-0. The Rays will counter with Blake Snell, who has eight wins, which is just one fewer than Verlander. Snell is fifth in the American League in ERA and ninth in strikeouts.
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