Chris Devenski (0-1, 1.46 ERA) starts for the Houston Astros (13-20) as they square off against Trevor Bauer (2-0, 5.14 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (15-14) in the second of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won the last game 7-1, and Houston leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 10 and can be seen on STOh and RTSW.
Devenski pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run, striking out six and walking one in a 6-3 defeat to the Mariners. Jose Altuve (.323, 31 Rs, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs, 13 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run and three RBIs. Bauer went 5.2 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking two in a 9-4 win over the Tigers in his most recent start. Carlos Santana (.225, 14 Rs, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Houston and Cleveland are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Astros have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Houston leads the MLB in steals, swiping 28 bases. Houston’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. The Astros are the fifth-best team in the AL at limiting walks to their opponents, allowing only 2.6 walks per game so far this season.
Offensively, the Indians have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Indians allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting hits, the Indians are second in the AL on the road with an average of 6.5 hits allowed per away game.
The Astros have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
The Astros are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Indians have a 4-8 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 3-16. The Indians have a 3-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 23rd in home runs, Cleveland has hit 26 this season. Houston ranks seventh with 41 home runs.
Ranking 24th, Houston is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.67 per game. Cleveland ranks in the top half at 14th with 8.24.
Ranking 20th, Cleveland is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.704). Houston ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .740.
The Indians are 9-10 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Astros are 8-15 when they allow at least one homer.
