The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to break a losing streak against the Houston Astros as they begin a three-game series on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.87. Steven Okert is expected to pitch for the Astros, holding a record of 0-0 and an ERA of 4.20. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 p.m. ET.
This matchup is significant for both teams. The Dodgers currently sit at 21-13, leading the NL West, while the Astros are struggling at 14-21, placing them fourth in the AL West. The Dodgers have lost six of their last seven games against the Astros dating back to 2023.
Key player statistics:
Andy Pages has hit five home runs this season and has 27 RBIs, ranking eighth in MLB. and Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with twelve home runs this season, ranking third in MLB.
The last time the Dodgers visited Houston was in 2024, where they lost two of three games. Despite their recent struggles against the Astros, Los Angeles holds a slight edge with a 4-3 record on the road against them since 2020.
The game will be broadcast on SCHN and SportsNet LA. Fans are eager to see if the Dodgers can turn their fortunes around against a struggling Astros team.
