Milwaukee at Houston 8:10 ET
Astros over Brewers- Right-hander Freddy Peralta (3-1, 3.63 ERA) is scheduled to start the series opener for the Brewers on Friday. Peralta is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two career appearances (one start) against the Astros. His lone start against the Astros came in Houston on June 11, 2019, when Peralta allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over four-plus innings in a 10-8 loss. Right-hander Hunter Brown (0-4, 7.79) has the starting assignment for the Astros. Brown made his first relief appearance of the season and the longest of his career. Brown, who is set for his first career appearance against Milwaukee, is 1-8 over his last 14 outings. Still, take HOUSTON!