The Arizona Diamondbacks emerged from Saturday's win, Sept. 5, at Houston a half-game ahead of San Diego for the third and final wild-card spot.

Houston looks to protect a three-game AL West lead and cap 13 games in 13 days as Peter Lambert takes the mound against Eduardo Rodriguez in Sunday's rubber match.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 2.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Astros: Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 131 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (74-67) are on their way to Daikin Park on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Houston Astros (72-69). The moneyline on this game has the Diamondbacks at +150 and the Astros are sitting at -182. The over/under is 8. The expected starting pitchers are Eduardo Rodriguez and Peter Lambert.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros on Sept. 4, 2026.

Cristian Javier had his best start in some time and the bullpen locked it down as Houston's early burst of offense held up for its fourth win in five games on the homestand.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros play the second game of their 3-game series in Houston, Texas, Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET.

With the win and a Padres loss, the Diamondbacks moved back into the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.

The Houston Astros enter at 73-69 (.514), while the Arizona Diamondbacks sit at 74-68 (.521). Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) takes the mound for the Astros, while Brandon Pfaadt (7-2, 3.49 ERA) starts for the Diamondbacks.

HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Moreno conectó un sencillo impulsor de la carrera del desempate en la décima entrada y los Diamondbacks de Arizona remontaron para superar el sábado 4-3 a los Astros de Houston.

The first-place Houston Astros (73-69) will play the middle game of their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-68) tonight in a nationally televised game at Daikin Park. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (1-0,