Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined. The Astros are still alive with a beating heart, after all.

Cristian Javier (1-1, 3.38) makes his third start in return from Tommy John surgery as the Houston Astros go for a third win in a row against the Baltimore Orioles. Javier's second start was cut short by illness. Dean Kremer (9-9, 3.97) starts for Baltimore.

Samuel Basallo received a pair of standing ovations from the Camden Yards crowd in the Orioles’ loss to the Astros on Friday night.

The Houston Astros jumped out to a quick start against the Baltimore Orioles thanks to Jeremy Peña, who made a fan's night with one swing.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-0 series lead. Baltimore has a 59-69 record overall and a 30-32 record at home. The Orioles have gone 38-25 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Six days ago, Brandon Young nearly pitched a perfect game against the Houston Astros. Thursday, he allowed seven runs and left with an injury. In the sixth inning, Young took an awkward step as he sprinted toward first base while covering the bag on a ground ball.

Just last week, the Houston Astros almost found themselves on the other end of the 25th perfect game in MLB history. That bid ended in the eighth inning, but Orioles starter Brandon Young still flirted with baseball immortality by throwing 7.