Series Preview (49 of 52): Astros Visit San Diego

The Astros Come to Town

The Houston Astros are in town to take on the San Diego Padres in a three-game series starting Friday.

The Astros are one of the best teams in the American League, with a record of 50-26. They are led by their ace pitcher, Justin Verlander, and their powerful offense, which features Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Yordan Alvarez.

The Padres are a up-and-coming team, with a record of 40-36. They are led by their young shortstop, Fernando Tatis Jr., and their veteran starting pitcher, Yu Darvish.

The Matchups

The Astros will face the Padres in a three-game series starting Friday.

The pitching matchups for the series are as follows:

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Friday: Justin Verlander (Astros) vs. Yu Darvish (Padres)

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Saturday: Framber Valdez (Astros) vs. Blake Snell (Padres)

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Sunday: Cristian Javier (Astros) vs. Sean Manaea (Padres)

The Outlook

The Astros are the heavy favorites in this series. They have a better record, a better投手阵容, and a more powerful offense.

However, the Padres are a dangerous team. They have a lot of young talent, and they are playing at home.

This series is likely to be a close one. The Astros are the better team, but the Padres have a chance to win if they play their best.