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Houston pro sports lovefest highlights weekend
THERE IS A HOST of high school baseball and softball playoff games on the docket, as six area
baseball teams and four area softball teams will continue their bids toward a state title berth.
Look below for a complete schedule for those games.
Outside of high school postseason play, the first weekend of May will be capped by a triple-
header of Houston sports, capped off by Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals that will
see Houston return to town with either a 1-1 tie or attempting to climb out of an 0-2 hole.
Wednesday: The Astros go with Collin McHugh (3-2, 4.78 ERA) in the third game at the Twins,
who will give the ball to Martin Perez (3-0, 4.44 ERA). The 7:00pm start will be televised
nationally on ESPN, while AT&T Sportsnet Southwest will start coverage with its pregame show
at 6:30pm.
Thursday: It’s goodbye to Minnesota for the Astros, who give the departing nod to Brad
Peacock (2-1, 3.67 ERA) against Twins hurler Jose Berrios (4-1, 2.97 ERA). The game starts at
12:00pm, with AT&T Sportsnet Southwest beginning coverage at 11:30am. Those with the
ESPN+ app will also be able to catch the game there.
Friday: The cross-country flight from Minneapolis lands the Astros in Cali, where they will get a
rare Friday off. Local sports fans might want to get used to this type of silence, as it will become
the norm until early August.
Saturday: It’s back to work for the Astros, who open a brief two-game set at the Angels
beginning at 6:10pm. Houston goes with Wade Miley (1-2, 3.24 ERA), while Los Angeles gives
the ball to Trevor Cahill (1-2, 5.93 ERA). AT&T Sportsnet Southwest starts its coverage beginning
with the pregame show at 5:30pm.
The heated Western Conference semifinal between the Rockets and Warriors comes to
Houston for Game 3 beginning at 7:30pm. Golden State held on to win Game 1 and hosted
Game 2 on Tuesday night. ABC-13 will air the game live at 7:30pm.
The Dynamo will offer a rare Houston trifecta when they host rival FC Dallas at BBVA Compass
Stadium beginning at 3:00pm. Univision will air the contest live, while ESPN+ will also have the
match live.