Mon May 19 22:10:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the information provided:

**Astros Head to Tampa, Forced to Play at Yankee’s Spring Training Home Due to Hurricane Damage**

**TAMPA, FL** – The Houston Astros are heading to the Sunshine State for a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but this series comes with a twist. Due to significant hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, the Rays will be playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. The Yankees graciously loaned their 11,026-seat stadium to the Rays while crews work to repair Tropicana Field following Hurricane Milton.

The series kicks off Monday at 6:05 PM CT with Colton Gordon (0-0, 6.23 ERA) on the mound for Houston against Ryan Pepiot (2-5, 3.93 ERA) for Tampa Bay. Tuesday’s game, also at 6:05 PM CT, will see Zack Littell (3-5, 4.31 ERA) take the mound for the Rays, while the Astros’ starting pitcher is yet to be determined. The series concludes Wednesday at 12:10 PM CT with Hunter Brown (6-2, 1.43 ERA) facing off against Taj Bradley (3-3, 4.80 ERA).

The Rays, currently 21-24 on the season, are looking to rebound after a tough loss against the Miami Marlins, where they managed only three hits and were on the wrong side of an immaculate inning thrown by Paul Quantrill. Last season, the Astros held a 4-2 record against the Rays, including a three-game sweep in August.

Houston is currently in the midst of a grueling 17-game stretch, fresh off a split of the first four games of the “Silver Boot Series” against the Texas Rangers. In their recent win against Arlington, Framber Valdez earned the win with a quality start, while Yainer Díaz broke up a no-hitter with a home run.

Manager Joe Espada was ejected from the last game after arguing with an umpire, but was quoted about his team that “We are never out of the game”.

Following the series against the Rays, the Astros will return home to face the Seattle Mariners in a four-game set.

***

**Responsible Gambling Information:** If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

Read More