Personal Play: July 22nd

Tough loss last night. Mariners played worst game they could’ve. Let’s bounce back tonight.

PERSONAL PLAY:

MLB:

Houston Astros @ Arizona Diamondbacks 9:40pm EST

The Astros are poised to win the first five innings behind Framber Valdez, who enters the game in dominant form with a sub-3.00 ERA and excellent command early in starts. Arizona counters with Eduardo Rodríguez, who has struggled mightily in the opening frames, posting an ERA near 6.00 and frequently allowing early baserunners. Houston’s offense has been aggressive early, ranking among the top 10 in first-five-inning scoring, while the Diamondbacks have often failed to generate momentum until facing bullpens. Valdez’s ability to induce ground balls neutralizes Arizona’s power threats and keeps runners off base. The Astros’ top-of-the-order hitters, including Bregman and Tucker, have strong splits against lefties like Rodríguez. With a favorable pitching edge and early offensive efficiency, Houston holds a clear advantage through the first half of the game.

1 Unit Play: Houston Astros F5 ML