The white-hot Padres have won six of their last seven including a 4-2 win Wednesday night against the Cubs. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each drove in two runs for San Diego. Houston lost two of three in St. Louis including a 4-1 loss Wednesday.

The Astros find themselves facing a pitcher that can bring their offense to life, but Houston's starting pitcher may not be able to prevent the San Diego Padres from keeping their hot start rolling as this matchup will heavily rely on the mound.