Tampa Bay hosts Houston for the first matchup on Saturday. It kicks off a three-game series. The teams play again Sunday and Monday in this series. Both clubs are fighting for playoff spots at this point. This series carries weight for both AL races with the standings tight. MVP hopefuls feature in the series for each side.
Houston's Yordan Alvarez is absent for the second straight game. The Astros will adjust while he is out. The Astros posted a lineup for the crucial middle game. Seymour aims to rebound against Houston. ESPN has odds posted for the Sept. 12 contest. First pitch comes at Saturday afternoon.