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Jeremy Peña Hits Go-Ahead Single, Isaac Paredes 2-Run Double in 10th as Astros Rally Past Giants 6-3
Houston brings the majors' third-best home run total into the opener as Yordan Alvarez leads the team with 35 homers.
The Houston Astros visit the San Francisco Giants on Monday at 9:45 p.m. EDT, marking the first meeting between the teams this season.
Hayden Wesneski starts for Houston against Blade Tidwell in the series opener, with the Astros listed as-160 favorites on the betting line.
Holding a 60-59 record, Houston features 161 total home runs, third-most in the majors, while San Francisco maintains a 49-69 record with the ninth-best team slugging percentage at.409.
Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 35 home runs, while Jung Hoo Lee paces the Giants with a.298 batting average, 26 doubles, and 45 RBIs.
Both teams navigate extensive injury lists with multiple 10-day and 60-day assignments as they begin this three-game series in San Francisco.