July 22, 2026 Updated 7:15 pm EDT
The Miami Marlins will look to Joe Mack, riding a two-game homer streak, versus the Houston Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, at Daikin Park. Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, who are 49-54 this season and third in the AL West. Sandy Alcantara (10-5, 3.89 ERA) is the expected starter for the Marlins, who are 52-50 and third in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Houston AstrosMarlins vs. Astros odds
Favorite Moneyline: Astros -115
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins -105
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -118
Total Under Odds: -102
Injury reportsAstros
Brice Matthews: 10 Day IL (Knee), Mike Burrows: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Wesneski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Correa: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Marlins
Owen Caissie: 10 Day IL (Calf), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), John King: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josh Ekness: 60 Day IL (Calf), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Houston’s Yordan Alvarez has hit 33 home runs this season, which ranks 1st in MLB. He has also tallied 75 RBIs (3rd in MLB) and has scored 68 runs. In 442 plate appearances, he has recorded a .326 BA, .432 OBP and .649 SLG with a 14.9% walk rate and a 17.2% strikeout rate.
In 406 plate appearances, Isaac Paredes is hitting .260/.352/.429 with a .781 OPS. He has hit 13 long balls, driven in 53 runs and scored 41 times.
Otto Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 46 RBIs and has scored 62 runs. In 424 plate appearances, he has recorded a .332 BA, .368 OBP and .501 SLG with a 5.2% walk rate and a 14.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 18 steals on 21 attempts.
In 363 plate appearances, Liam Hicks has hit 14 long balls, tallied 60 RBIs and scored 53 runs. He is batting .285/.359/.453 and has posted a 9.6% strikeout rate and a 9.4% walk rate.
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