BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Arizona has a 50-51 record overall and a 26-26 record at home. The Diamondbacks rank third in the NL with 146 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

PHOENIX — After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton Gordon (3-2, 4.67 ERA) gets the start for the Astros against Diamondbacks veteran righty Zac Gallen (7-10, 5.40).

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The Diamondbacks (50-51) fell below .500 with Monday's loss, snapping a four-game winning streak that may have given them false hope about a potential late-season surge. Instead of making a futile attempt at reaching the playoffs, Arizona would be wiser to become sellers at the deadline and turn its attention to 2026 and beyond.