The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Houston Astros in a three-game series starting on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. This matchup is significant for the Dodgers as they seek to break a troubling losing streak against the Astros.
The immediate circumstances paint a stark picture: the Dodgers currently boast a record of 21-13, placing them first in the NL West. In contrast, the Astros sit at 14-21, languishing in fourth place in the AL West. The starting pitchers for this game will be Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers, who has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.87, and Steven Okert for the Astros, who has yet to record a win this season with an ERA of 4.20.
That context matters because it highlights the urgency for Los Angeles. The Dodgers have lost six out of their last seven games against Houston dating back to 2023. The last time they visited Houston was in 2024, where they lost two out of three games, further adding to their struggles against this team.
Yet, not all is bleak for the Dodgers. They have shown resilience on the road against the Astros, holding a 4-3 record since 2020. Players like Andy Pages, who has hit five home runs this season and ranks eighth in MLB with 27 RBIs, could be pivotal in turning things around. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez from the Astros leads with an impressive 12 home runs, ranking third across MLB.
The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on SCHN and SportsNet LA. Fans are eager to see if this series marks a turning point for the Dodgers or if the Astros will continue their dominance.