Tampa Bay hosts Houston for the first matchup on Saturday. It starts a three-game series. The teams play again Sunday and Monday in this series. Both clubs are fighting for playoff spots at this point. This series carries weight for both AL races with the standings tight. MVP hopefuls are on the rosters on both teams.

Houston's Yordan Alvarez sits out for the second straight game. The Astros have to adjust while he is out. The Astros posted a lineup for the crucial middle game. Seymour aims to rebound against Houston. ESPN has odds available for the Sept. 12 contest. First pitch comes at Saturday afternoon.