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Houston Astros (51-41, second in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (45-47, fourth in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (7-6, 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Angels: Reid Detmers (2-6, 4.31 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 107 strikeouts)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubon’s tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

American League manager Dusty Baker, of the Houston Astros, smiles during an All-Star Game press conference, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Seattle. The All-Star Game will be played Tuesday, July 11. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Dusty Baker and the All-Star Game are tailor made for each other. After buying suits for his All-Star coaches last year, Baker purchased sports jackets for Tuesday night’s game.

Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez runs the bases after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run double to back up a strong start by Logan Gilbert and give the Seattle Mariners a 3-1 win over Houston Astros.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano looks over to first base before throwing during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Toronto, Thursday, June 29 2023. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto closer Jordan Romano is replacing Houston starter Framber Valdez on the American League roster for Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Seattle.

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Astros -135, Angels +114; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels will try to end their six-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros.

Los Angeles has a 23-21 record in home games and a 45-47 record overall. Angels hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the fourth-ranked percentage in the AL.

Houston has a 26-19 record on the road and a 51-41 record overall. The Astros have a 36-6 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Saturday’s game is the ninth time these teams match up this season. The Astros are up 6-2 in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Shohei Ohtani has 15 doubles, six triples and 32 home runs while hitting .303 for the Angels. Mickey Moniak is 10-for-39 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Kyle Tucker has 13 home runs, 42 walks and 57 RBI while hitting .291 for the Astros. Corey Julks is 15-for-35 with two doubles and four RBI over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Angels: 1-9, .236 batting average, 7.20 ERA, outscored by 31 runs

Astros: 6-4, .239 batting average, 4.35 ERA, outscored by seven runs

INJURIES: Angels: Anthony Rendon: 10-Day IL (shin), Sam Bachman: 15-Day IL (the los angeles angels placed rhp sam bachman on the 15-day injured list.), Jo Adell: 10-Day IL (oblique), Mike Trout: 10-Day IL (hand), Brandon Drury: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Gio Urshela: 60-Day IL (pelvis), Jose Suarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (arm), Max Stassi: 60-Day IL (hip ), Austin Warren: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quijada: 60-Day IL (elbow), Logan O’Hoppe: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Chris Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Marte: 60-Day IL (elbow), Davis Daniel: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Astros: Jose Altuve: 10-Day IL (oblique), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Michael Brantley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (oblique), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow)