The 6-1 Astros continue their six-game, seven-day homestand this weekend against the Padres. It’s been a while since Houston has seen San Diego’s baseball team. Eric Hosmer, of Royals’ fame, is now the new face of the Padres following his signing out west. But the Astros are different, too.
Without further adieu, let’s preview the series.
Game #1: Lance McCullers Jr. (Last start: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 10 SO) vs. Luis Perdomo (Last start: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 7 SO)
Game #2: Gerrit Cole (Last start: 7 IP, 2 H 1 R, 11 SO) vs.