Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros 10/13/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros are set to meet in game 3 of the ALCS as they will faceoff at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The Tampa Bay Rays come into this matchup on a roll as they were able to extend their lead in the series to 2-0 after a dominant 4-2 win on Tuesday. SP Charlie Morton received the starting nod for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he had success as he went 5 scoreless innings while striking out 5 batters. OF Manuel Margot had a big game from the plate for the Rays as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.

The Tampa Bays are set to start Ryan Yarbrough (1-4, 3.56 ERA) who had success in his latest appearance as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5 innings against the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Ryan Yarbrough struggled in his 1 start against the Houston Astros during the 2019 season as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings.

The Houston Astros are looking to gain some momentum as they have been unable to find success thus far against the Tampa Bay Rays as they have dropped their first 2 games in the series with their latest loss being a 4-2 game. SP Lance McCullers Jr. received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run while striking out 11 batters in 7 innings. SS Carlos Correa was able to keep his hot streak going from the plate as he hit a solo-HR.

The Houston Astros are set to start Jose Urquidy (1-1, 2.73 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the Oakland Athletics in the ALDS. Jose Urquidy has never recorded a start against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he has been solid in 5 night starts this season as he is posting a 2.55 ERA.