The Houston Astros dealt the Arizona Diamondbacks another crushing loss on Tuesday, July 22, despite strong pitching from lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 50-52 record overall and a 26-27 record at home. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.

Altuve’s .288/.347/.476/.874 slash line with 14 home runs and 17 extra-base hits in 319 at-bats is solid, but his .303 BABIP against RHP hints towards a massive day.

The Diamondbacks suffered a tough defeat at home against the Houston Astros, dropping to 5 1/2 games back in the wild-card chase.

Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt can tie his career high in victories for a season on Wednesday when the Arizona Diamondbacks bid to salvage the finale of a three-game series against the Houston Astros.

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Astros (58-42) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (50-51). Framber Valdez is slated to take the mound for Houston against Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona.

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Christian Walker slams the Arizona Diamondbacks before his return with the Houston Astros for a key three-game series at Chase Field.