Astros look to build up steam in series opener vs. Giants

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Two teams hoping to continue an uphill climb into postseason contention square off when the Houston Astros make a rare trip to San Francisco to open a three-game interleague series against the host Giants on Monday night.

A pair of young pitchers get the call in the series opener when Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (3-5, 5.79) faces Giants lefty Kyle Harrison (4-3, 4