Houston Astros at Arizona D-Backs 8/6/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros conclude a three-game interleague series on the road Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Houston improved to 6-4 following its 8-2 victory over the Diamondbacks in the first game of the series on Tuesday. Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve each hit solo home runs and George Springer belted a two-run double to lead the Astros.

Michael Brantley is leading Houston in hitting with a batting average of .438 and in its with 14. Jose Altuve, George Springer and Carlos Correa are leading the Astros in home runs with two each. Springer is the leader in RBIs for the Astros with 10. On Thursday, Houston will send  Zack Greinke to the mound. The right-hander 0-0 with an ERA of 5.00, 6 Ks and 2 BBs.

Arizona dropped to 3-8 and lost its third straight following its set back against the Astros on Tuesday. Arizona starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner suffered his worst outing this far and fell to 0-2. The lefthander allowed eight runs in just 4 ⅓ innings of work. Arizona continues to struggle at the plate with a team batting average of just .192 entering the game.

Christian Walker is leading Arizona in hitting with a batting average of .306 and RBIs with six. Kole Calhoun is tied with Ketel Marte for the lead in home runs with one each and Marte leads in hits with 12. On Thursday, the Diamondbacks will send Zac Gallen to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 2.70, 15 Ks and 6 BBs.