The Orioles have not looked great against the Astros so far in this series. But maybe a Dean Kremer start is all they need to get back on track. The righty was terrific (7 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts) against these very same Astros in his most recent start.

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.

Craig Kimbrel could see leverage opportunities soon with the Astros, who are without Josh Hader and Bennett Soussa due to injuries.