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Second Wild Card Matchup Scheduled in HoustonThe preview lists start times, pitchers, odds and a projected 6–5 victory for the Astros.
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- The series’ second contest was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on September 30 inside Daikin Park.
- Chicago prevailed 6–3 on Tuesday, while Houston sought to end four consecutive home defeats.
- Hunter Brown (6–4, 3.19 ERA) and Sean Burke (11–7, 3.34 ERA) were identified as the probable starters.
- Odds listed September 30 at 12:36 p.m. ET showed Chicago at +125 and Houston at −152; Houston was projected to win 6–5.
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