Mets +112; over/under is 9 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the New York Mets to begin a two-game series. Houston ...

Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the ...

over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory over the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City is 8-16 at home and 16-34 overall.

he gave up seven runs on eight hits in five innings. Three of the hits were two-run home runs. The Astros scored a pair of runs in the second on Diaz’s home run. Diaz launched a Singer sinker ...

going 16-for-34 with five homers, 11 RBI and 10 runs over that stretch. Alvarez is now batting .289 with 17 home runs, 36 RBI and 37 runs over 180 at-bats in 50 games this season.

Giancarlo Stanton lifts a three-run home run to right field to tie the game up at 3-3 in the bottom of the 1st inning ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory ... two triples, two home runs and 21 RBI for the Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. is 11-for-41 with four doubles ...