After a historic stretch of futility earlier this week, the Astros have scored 17 runs in taking the first two games of their series at Baltimore.

Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined. The Astros are still alive with a beating heart, after all.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-0 series lead. Baltimore has a 59-69 record overall and a 30-32 record at home. The Orioles have gone 38-25 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Cristian Javier (1-1, 3.38) makes his third start in return from Tommy John surgery as the Houston Astros go for a third win in a row against the Baltimore Orioles. Javier's second start was cut short by illness. Dean Kremer (9-9, 3.97) starts for Baltimore.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. returns from the IL, but struggles with command continue in a 10-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

The Houston Astros are holding on to a slim two-game lead in the American League West, and now they're looking to extend that lead with a few wins against the B

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Six days ago, Brandon Young nearly pitched a perfect game against the Houston Astros. Thursday, he allowed seven runs and left with an injury. In the sixth inning, Young took an awkward step as he sprinted toward first base while covering the bag on a ground ball.