How to watch Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants MLB game: Live stream, regional networks, team news and start time

The San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros conclude their series at Daikin Park on Wednesday, with first pitch set for 4:10 pm ET. Sluggers Matt Chapman and Yordan Álvarez are among those expected to make an impact at the plate.

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San Francisco (4-1, 4-1 away) opened the season strong, taking two of three from the Cincinnati Reds before claiming back-to-back wins over Houston. The Giants secured a 7-2 victory in the series opener and followed it up with a 3-1 win, setting the stage for a potential sweep. Willy Adames played a key role in Tuesday’s triumph, driving in two runs, while Logan Webb delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing just one run across seven innings with six strikeouts and no walks.

Houston (2-3, 2-3 home) began the season with a tight three-game set against the New York Mets, winning two of those contests in low-scoring affairs. However, the Astros have struggled against the Giants, scoring just three runs in two losses. José Altuve provided a lone highlight in Tuesday’s defeat, launching a solo homer, while Hayden Wesneski took the loss after giving up three runs on two hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.

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How to watch Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants MLB game on TV & stream live online

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Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants: Date and First-Pitch time

The Astros will take on the Giants in an electrifying MLB game on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 4:10 pm ET/1:10 pm PT at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants team news, injury reports & key players

Houston Astros team news

The Astros have struggled offensively, ranking 28th in MLB with just 2.00 runs per game and a sluggish .157/.269/.200 slash line. Their pitching staff, however, has kept them in games, ranking seventh in ERA (2.75) and WHIP (1.08). Altuve has been the lone bright spot at the plate, hitting .389 with one homer and one RBI.

Houston hands the ball to Framber Valdez, who was excellent in his season debut. The veteran lefty tossed seven scoreless innings in a win over the Mets, allowing four hits while striking out four and walking two. Last season, Valdez was one of baseball’s most consistent starters, going 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 28 starts.

San Francisco Giants team news

San Francisco enters Wednesday averaging 5.25 runs per game (11th in MLB) while slashing .226/.276/.406. Their pitching staff has been solid, ranking eighth with a 3.09 ERA and sixth with a 0.97 WHIP. Wilmer Flores has been a key contributor, hitting .222 with three home runs and eight RBIs.

Rookie Lander Roupp is expected to get the start for the Giants. In four outings last season, he posted a 1-2 record with a 3.58 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 50.1 innings. This year, he suffered a loss to St. Louis, surrendering two runs in five innings.

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