The Houston Astros are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a pivotal matchup at American Family Field. The Astros, currently 17-17, aim to bounce back after a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Brewers, where Christian Yelich's sixth homer of the season highlighted an impressive performance for Milwaukee. Starting pitchers Hayden Wesneski (1-2, 3.86 ERA) for the Astros and Chad Patrick (1-3, 2.87 ERA) for the Brewers are poised to deliver key performances in this contest.

With the Astros looking to improve their record, they are also eyeing a strong showing against the odds, which currently favor the Brewers with a moneyline of -114. The Astros, however, have shown resilience, and betting trends suggest a potential OVER on the total runs set at 8.0, especially given that three of the Brewers' last games have gone UNDER. Expert predictions lean towards the Astros for a moneyline play as they seek to even the series.

Shane Baz's recent outing, where he gave up seven runs, highlights a troubling trend for the young pitcher, challenging the notion of his breakout performance. His impressive strikeout rate was not supported by key underlying metrics.

Despite previously throwing over half his pitches in the strike zone, Baz struggled to induce swings and misses, leading to a significant drop in effectiveness. His recent start showcased a concerning inability to command the zone and generate strikeouts, raising doubts about his fantasy value moving forward.

The San Francisco Giants pulled off a jaw-dropping victory on Sunday, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in a game that will be remembered for Heliot Ramos' remarkable walk-off play. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth and no runners on base, Ramos made contact with a pitch from Texas' Luke Jackson that barely reached the pitcher’s mound. Jackson's throw to first was off target, allowing Ramos to advance to second base. As the Rangers scrambled, he took advantage of the chaos and sprinted home, scoring on a play that can only be described as a 'Little League home run.' This victory marked the Giants' fifth walk-off win of the season, leading Major League Baseball during a hot start, as they currently sit atop the NL West.

Roki Sasaki's promising MLB debut was overshadowed as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a frustrating walk-off loss against the Texas Rangers, ending their perfect record in save situations this season. Sasaki pitched six strong innings, allowing only two runs, though his fastball showed a noticeable drop in velocity. The Dodgers' offense initially rallied to take the lead, thanks in part to Freddie Freeman's two-run homer and Max Muncy's ground-rule double.

However, the game took a turn for the worse in the ninth when Kirby Yates was unable to close the game, allowing a leadoff double followed by a two-run homer from Adolis García. This loss highlighted the impact of the injured Blake Treinen, whose absence was keenly felt in a critical save situation. Despite the frustration, Sasaki's performance marks a significant step in his development, providing a silver lining for Dodgers fans.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to build momentum after a thrilling walk-off victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, thanks to Joey Bart's clutch hit. Mitch Keller showcased his skills on the mound with an impressive 7.1-inning performance, recording a solid outing in his third start of the season. Currently at 5-8, the Pirates will face the Cincinnati Reds, who also hold a similar record, in a weekend series at Great American Ball Park.

Pirates' left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter, who has struggled with an 8.10 ERA, is set to start against the Reds after a tough outing against the New York Yankees. He'll aim to turn things around and help his team gain traction in the early season.