On July 23, 2025, the Houston Astros played against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Astros won the game with a score of 4-3. Bennett Sousa was the winning pitcher, bringing his record to 3-0 with a 2.21 ERA.

Yainer Diaz made an impact for the Astros with three hits and two runs scored. Christian Walker also contributed with a double, a run, and an RBI. The Astros now have a season record of 59-42, holding first place in the AL West. The Diamondbacks dropped to a 50-52 record, placing them fourth in the NL West.

The Diamondbacks struck first with a run in the first inning. The Astros remained scoreless until the sixth inning when they scored two runs. The Diamondbacks added two more in the eighth to take the lead, but the Astros responded with a run in the eighth and another in the ninth, sealing the game 4-3. The Astros’ scoring started late but was steady. They managed to score in three consecutive innings from the sixth to the ninth. The Diamondbacks had a strong start and a late-game effort but fell short in the end.

Bennett Sousa played a key role for the Astros, securing the win. He pitched one inning, allowing two runs, but his team managed to stay ahead. Sousa’s record now stands at 3-0 with an ERA of 2.21. Josh Hader also contributed by pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to close the game.

On the offensive side for the Astros, Yainer Diaz was a standout. He went 3-for-5 and scored two runs. Corey Walker also made an impact with two hits, including a double, and one RBI. Mauricio Dubón added to the offense with one hit and one RBI.

For the Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte was a key player, hitting a home run and collecting two hits with one RBI. Geraldo Perdomo had an impressive game as well, going 4-for-4 with a double. Kevin Ginkel took the loss for the Diamondbacks, allowing one run in his inning of work, bringing his record to 1-3 with a 7.94 ERA.

What’s Next

The Astros are now 59-42, sitting at the top of the West. This win helps them maintain their lead in the division. They are looking strong and continue to perform well this season. The Diamondbacks fall to 50-52 and are in 4th place in the West. This loss puts them further behind in the standings. They will need to make a comeback to improve their position.

The Houston Astros will start a new series against the Athletics. This series begins on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Daikin Park. The game will start at 8:10 PM. The Astros will continue playing at home for the rest of the series, which includes games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday against the Athletics.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play their next game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, July 25, 2025. This game will be at PNC Park and start at 6:40 PM. The Diamondbacks will be on the road for this series, with additional games against the Pirates on Saturday and Sunday. Afterward, they will face the Detroit Tigers in another away series starting on Monday.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change. **All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk. Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.