Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays 10/17/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays are set to meet in game 7 of the ALCS as they will faceoff at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The Houston Astros have evened this series at 3 games apiece as they won their 3rd consecutive game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, 7-4. SP Framber Valdez received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run while striking out 9 batters in 6 innings. OF Kyle Tucker had a productive game from the plate for the Astros as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.

The Houston Astros are set to start Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 4.09 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run while striking out 11 batters against the Tampa Bay Rays in game 2. Lance McCullers Jr. struggled in 6 starts away from home this season as he is 0-3 with a 7.33 ERA.

The Tampa Bay Rays have lost all momentum they gained in the ALCS against the Houston Astros as they have dropped 3 consecutive games which makes this game a win or go home. SP Blake Snell received the starting nod in game 6, and he was solid as he gave up 2 earned runs in 4 innings. OF Manuel Margot had a big game from the plate for the Tampa Bay Rays as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs.

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start Charlie Morton (2-0, 0.90 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 5 scoreless innings while striking out 5 batters against the Houston Astros in game 2. Charlie Morton had success in 4 starts away from home this season as he is posting a 3.18 ERA.