Where to Watch the Astros vs. Pirates Series: TV Channel, Live Stream, Game Times and more
A series opener between the Houston Astros (55-50) and Pittsburgh Pirates (53-52) is scheduled for Monday at 8:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros and Pirates will end their upcoming three-game series on Wednesday. To stay up to date with the series as it plays out, check out the article below.
How to Watch Astros vs. Pirates Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 8:10 PM ET (Jake Bloss vs. Paul Skenes): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET (Hunter Brown vs. Martín Pérez): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET (Framber Valdez vs. Luis Ortiz): MLB Network | Watch on Fubo
Astros’ Leading Hitters
- Yordan Alvarez has 111 hits with 25 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs, 44 walks and 54 RBI. He’s also stolen five bases.
- Jose Altuve has 21 doubles, 14 home runs, 27 walks and 46 RBI (130 total hits). He has stolen 15 bases.
- Alex Bregman has collected 102 hits with 20 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 33 walks. He has driven in 51 runs with three stolen bases.
- Jeremy Pena has recorded 111 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 18 walks. He has driven in 47 runs with 12 stolen bases.
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Oneil Cruz has 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 28 walks and 53 RBI (89 total hits). He has swiped nine bases.
- Andrew McCutchen has 13 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 46 walks and 28 RBI (76 total hits). He’s also swiped three bases.
- Connor Joe has 69 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 30 walks and 31 RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
- Rowdy Tellez has put up 63 hits with 11 doubles, nine home runs and 19 walks. He has driven in 36 runs with one stolen base.
Astros Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Astros has a collective 8.9 K/9, the fifth-best in the majors.
- Houston has a 4.02 team ERA that ranks 15th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Astros average baseball’s 20th-ranked WHIP (1.298).
- Astros pitchers combine to allow 124 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (21st-fewest in the majors).
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates strike out 8.5 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 20th in MLB.
- Pittsburgh has pitched to a 3.83 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
- The Pirates have a combined WHIP of 1.278 as a pitching staff, which ranks 18th in MLB.
- The Pirates have given up the fourth-fewest long balls so far this season with only 104 home runs allowed.
Astros Injury Report
Kyle Tucker: 10 Day IL (Shin), Justin Verlander: 15 Day IL (Neck), Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Pirates Injury Report
Nick Gonzales: 10 Day IL (Undisclosed), Daulton Jefferies: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jared Jones: 15 Day IL (Lat), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Arm), Ryan Borucki: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)