Tonight's ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Game of the Week features an exciting matchup between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros, with a season record of 41-36, will be looking to bounce back after losing their last game against the Dodgers in a close 7-8 contest. They will be sending Hunter Brown to the mound for tonight's game. On the other side, the Dodgers, with a season record of 43-33, are coming off a win against the Astros and will be looking to extend their four-game winning streak. Tony Gonsolin will take the mound for the Dodgers.
In terms of their recent performance, the Astros have struggled in their last few games, winning only two out of their last seven matchups. Their offense has been solid, averaging 4.86 runs per game during that span, but their pitching staff has struggled, allowing an average of 7.29 runs per game. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have been in good form, winning four out of their last seven games. Their pitching has been particularly strong, with an ERA of 3.29, while their offense has averaged 3.29 runs per game.
Both teams have had success at home this season, with the Astros boasting a home record of 22-19, while the Dodgers have a home record of 24-14. The Astros have been strong as underdogs, winning two out of two games, while the Dodgers have performed well as favorites, winning 20 out of 19 games.
Looking at the overall season record, the Dodgers have a slightly better winning percentage, but the Astros have been a competitive team throughout the season. With two talented lineups and solid pitching rotations, tonight's game is expected to be a closely contested battle.
Be sure to tune in to ESPN tonight to catch the action as the Astros and Dodgers go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting Sunday Night Baseball matchup.
