Lambert Takes Mound as Astros Host First-Place Brewers
Houston sends Peter Lambert against Milwaukee's Brandon Sproat in the second game of a lengthy homestand at Minute Maid Park.
The Houston Astros, sitting at 26-33 but winners of 7 of their last 10, host the Milwaukee Brewers (34-20), who lead the NL Central. RHP Peter Lambert starts for Houston with a 3.79 ERA across seven outings this season. Lambert spent 2024 in Japan's NPB with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows before signing with Houston as a free agent. Milwaukee counters with RHP Brandon Sproat, who carries a 5.84 ERA into the contest.



