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Houston Struggles Without Stars as Pressure Mounts

7/6/2025

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Houston is grappling with the absence of star hitters Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez, making their upcoming games even more daunting. After a tough series at Coors Field, the team faces an uphill battle. Meanwhile, Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius could take the mound after an opener, and Shohei Ohtani is set to shine on Saturday. Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. is under pressure, having surrendered 12 runs in his last two outings.

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Houston is grappling with the absence of star hitters Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez, making their upcoming games even more daunting. After a tough series at Coors Field, the team faces an uphill battle. Meanwhile, Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius could take the mound after an opener, and Shohei Ohtani is set to shine on Saturday. Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. is under pressure, having surrendered 12 runs in his last two outings.