Astros Game 128 Set for 7:10 PM With Minute Maid Park Roof Closed
Houston's Game 128 starts at 7:10 PM with the Minute Maid Park roof closed, per the Houston Astros official account.
The Houston Astros announced Game 128 is scheduled for a 7:10 PM first pitch, with the Minute Maid Park roof closed — meaning whatever is happening outside stays outside.
The roster backdrop
Houston heads into this one carrying some recent roster activity. The club recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated outfielder Nelson Velázquez, per the Astros' official account. Lambert is slated to start on the mound.
The Peña situation
The more pressing question mark involves shortstop Jeremy Peña, who exited a recent game against the Angels after taking a 100 mph pitch off his knuckle, resulting in a right hand contusion. His availability for Game 128 has not been addressed in available material.
What we don't know yet
No lineup has been published in the available material, and Peña's status remains unconfirmed heading into first pitch.
More on the Astros wire.
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