Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros

Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros (2026-07-17). Dean Kremer vs Peter Lambert at Daikin Park.

Starters — Kremer has a 4.09 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 22 innings, with 9.82 K/9 and 1.64 BB/9. The strikeout-to-walk profile is strong, but the 3.68 HR/9 is the clear risk point after allowing 9 homers already. In his last three starts, he went 5 innings with 4 earned runs and 4 strikeouts, then 6 innings with 1 earned run and 4 strikeouts, then 6 innings with 3 earned runs and 7 strikeouts. Lambert carries a 3.14 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 86 innings, with 8.48 K/9, 3.45 BB/9, and 1.15 HR/9. His recent form has been solid, and the listed trend is down. Over his last three starts, he worked 6 innings with 1 earned run and 7 strikeouts, 5.2 innings with no earned runs and 6 strikeouts, and 5.2 innings with 4 earned runs and 4 strikeouts.

Teams — Baltimore owns a .722 OPS, 447 runs, a 4.30 team ERA, and a 1.35 WHIP. The Orioles are also 7-3 in their last 10, which points to better recent form. Houston has a slightly better .728 OPS and 449 runs, but the pitching staff has been less efficient overall with a 4.81 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. The Astros are 4-6 in their last 10, so the offense has been competitive while the staff numbers remain more vulnerable.