TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (18-28) will continue their seven-game homestand today as they look to win the second of a three game series against the rival Texas Rangers (21-23).
Astros starter RHP Kai-Wei Teng (1-3, 3.12 ERA), who tossed his fifth straight quality start his last time out, will oppose RHP Jacob deGrom(3-2, 2.62 ERA) and the Rangers in the second game of the series .
ABOUT TENG: RHP Kai-Wei Teng is still making the transition to the rotation. He threw three clean innings last time out before losing steam in the fourth inning. According to Joe Espada, they are hoping he can get to 75 pitches in tonight’s game.
ABOUT DEGROM: Jacob deGrom has an 99-67 career record with a 2.57 ERA in 1584.1. career innings. He holds a 1-2 record against the Astros with a 3.70 ERA in 24.1 innings.
VS. TEXAS: The Astros and Rangers are playing their first series of 2026. Today’s game marks the second game of the annual Silver Boot Series with the Silver Boot going to the team with the most victories. Tonight’s contest will be the 301th game between these two teams as the series is deadlocked at a perfect 150-150. The Astros retained the Silver Boot last season by winning seven games in 13 tries.
HOT SPAGHETTI: Last night’s Astros starter RHP Spencer Arrighetti made his season debut on April 15 and has since gone 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA (6ER/36IP) and a .176 opponent average in six starts…among all AL pitchers with at least 35.0 innings, Arrighetti ranks second in ERA (1.88) and third in opponent average (.176), and despite making his first three starts at the Triple A level, Arrighetti ranks tied for third in the AL in wins (5).
ARMED FORCES DAY: Today in honor of Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend, a ceremonial first pitch, made possible by Houston Area Chevy Dealers, will be thrown out by former U.S. Navy Petty Officer Mark Tyson…Tyson completed two Western Pacific deployments to the Persian Gulf in 2000 and 2002, and supported major operations including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. For his dedicated service and sacrifice, he was awarded numerous military honors.
Game Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 6:10 p.m. CT
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
TV: Space City Home Network
Radio: KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)