Chris Tillman (6-1, 2.61 ERA) gets the ball for the Baltimore Orioles (26-16) as they meet Doug Fister (4-3, 4.22 ERA) and the Houston Astros (17-28) in the first of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 24 and will air on RTSW and MAS2.
In his last start, Fister pitched 6.1 innings, allowing three runs, striking out five and walking one in a 5-3 victory over the White Sox. The Orioles were also victorious the last time Tillman pitched. He pitched well, going 6.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking three in a 5-2 victory over the Mariners.
Notes
The Astros are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Orioles have a 3-4 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 4-23. The Orioles have an 8-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Baltimore tops the league in home runs this season with 63. Houston ranks in the top 10 with 56.
Ranking 19th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 126 this season. Houston ranks in the top five with 174.
When the Astros hit at least one home run, they are 14-20. When the Orioles hit at least one homer, they have a 21-8 record.
