Carlos Correa aims to restart his impressive RBI streak as the "Houston Astros" host the "Boston Red Sox" in tonight's series finale at Daikin Park. The Astros infielder went hitless Tuesday after an exceptional run since rejoining Houston at the trade deadline.
Tuesday's game saw the Astros struggle offensively in a surprising turn of events, waiting until the ninth inning to score their lone run in a 14-1 defeat. A stark contrast to their usual offensive output.
"Boston" sends Walker Buehler to the mound, who despite a strong outing against San Diego on August 8, has largely underperformed this season. The right-hander carries a concerning 5.40 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 20 starts. Worth noting, Houston tagged Buehler for nine hits and three earned runs earlier this month when they faced him on August 2.
Correa has been nothing short of exceptional since his deadline return to Houston, leading the club with a .364 average, 16 hits, and 24 total bases. Before Tuesday's quiet performance, he had driven in runs in five consecutive games and seven of his last eight contests.
He won't be alone in Houston's offensive push. Jose Altuve continues his productive stretch with a .302 average in August, collecting 13 hits in his last 10 appearances. The veteran's single-hitting ability remains particularly valuable – his 87 singles this season tie him for 12th most in the majors.
On the pitching side, Hunter Brown takes the ball for the Astros, bringing his impressive 2.51 ERA and 0.98 WHIP to counter Boston's lineup. With Brown's effectiveness this season, don't expect another lopsided score like Tuesday's result.
Can Correa immediately bounce back to his RBI-producing ways? Tonight's matchup presents a prime opportunity against a pitcher he's already found success against this month.
