7/24: Rangers @ Astros

Game Information:

Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros

Minute Maid Park - Houston, TX

First Pitch: 7:10 CDT

Challenging Matchup against Jon Gray:
The Astros are set to face the formidable Jon Gray of the Texas Rangers in the early innings. Gray's pitching prowess has consistently stifled the Astros' offense, limiting them to a .224 batting average and .276 slugging percentage over 58 plate appearances. His ability to strikeout Astros batters at a 21% rate, coupled with his command, presents a significant challenge for the Astros' batters.

Low Scoring in Early Innings:
Considering the Astros' performance in the first five innings of games, it becomes evident that their scoring has been relatively modest. The team has struggled to generate runs, as indicated by their total of 13 hits over 68 plate appearances, translating to a meager .224 batting average and a lackluster .585 OPS.

Conclusion:
Given the Astros' struggles against the dominant pitching of Jon Gray and their low-scoring trends in the initial five innings, the recommended play for this game is:

First 5 Innings: Astros Team Total Under 1.5 Runs +110

Result:

LOSS : HOU 4 after 1