The Astros look to take the series tonight as Peter Lambert faces Casey Mize. Both teams are coming off notable returns from injury this series. A win tonight would give Houston a series win after a rough start.
Here is a look at Peter Lambert's season so far.
He is currently 5-4 with a 3.47 ERA per MLB. He has been one of the pleasant surprises of the rotation this season. After the pitching staff thinned out, Lambert stepped up when it mattered. He has had some rocky moments but solid performances to make up for the poor ones. He signed as a minor league free agent, and nobody expected much. But he has carved out a real role in this rotation and given the Astros length when they needed it most.
The Opposition
Casey Mize is also returning from the injured list tonight for Detroit. He is currently 2-3 with a 2.27 ERA, making for a tough matchup on paper for the Astros. If Lambert can give the Astros length and keep the Tigers offense in check, Houston has a great shot at taking the series.
Astros evened the series last night behind Hunter Brown's strong return, and a win tonight gives Houston the series and continues the momentum.
The Astros are 34-41 and trying to climb back into the AL West race. Getting healthy at the right time with Brown, Diaz, Hader, and Altuve all back.
The Astros have a real chance to take this series. Lambert has been one of the better stories in this rotation all year, and tonight is another chance to prove it. A series win would be a great way to close out the homestand.
