It’s the Baltimore Orioles versus the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- TV Channels: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Space City Home Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Houston Astros take on the Baltimore Orioles live on DIRECTV on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and Space City Home Network on July 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
Baltimore Orioles (46-51) at Houston Astros (47-51) — Game Preview
The Baltimore Orioles (46-51) visit the Houston Astros (47-51) at Daikin Park on July 17, 2026. Houston has out-homered Baltimore 133 to 117 as a team this season, while the Orioles counter with a sharper 4.30 ERA against the Astros’ 4.81 mark. Yordan Alvarez anchors the Houston lineup with a .318 average, 31 home runs and 70 RBIs, production that keeps the Astros dangerous late in games, while Pete Alonso counters with 21 home runs and 65 RBIs for Baltimore, giving the Orioles their own power threat in the middle of the order. Taylor Ward has reached base at a .387 clip for Baltimore, well ahead of his .255 average, while Isaac Paredes brings a .254 average and 49 RBIs of his own for Houston. Baltimore is already down two everyday players, with Ryan Mountcastle sidelined by a left foot fracture and Jordan Westburg out following right elbow surgery, both on the 60-day injured list. The Orioles sit 11.5 games back in the AL East, while the Astros trail the AL West leader by 3 games.
Regional Coverage
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and Space City Home Network
League Packages
What Time is the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Game Today?
The Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game starts at 8:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros?
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros on your local regional sports network, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Space City Home Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Baltimore Orioles Channel on DIRECTV
Baltimore Orioles games air on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) (Channel 640) on DIRECTV.
Houston Astros Channel on DIRECTV
Houston Astros games air on Space City Home Network (Channel 674) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros
Baltimore Orioles
Pete Alonso — 1B. Pete Alonso has been Baltimore’s primary run producer, hitting .252 with 21 home runs and 65 RBIs in 97 games at first base this season. His .474 slugging percentage points to a game built around extra-base power rather than average alone.
Taylor Ward — LF. Taylor Ward brings a different look to the Orioles lineup, reaching base at a .387 clip even though his average sits at .255 across 96 games in left field. That gap between his on-base percentage and his batting average reflects a patient approach that has made him a steady presence near the top of the order.
Gunnar Henderson — SS. Gunnar Henderson has played in 96 games at shortstop for Baltimore, hitting .224 with 17 home runs and 43 RBIs. His .403 slugging percentage shows he can still do damage even in a season where his average has lagged.
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. Yordan Alvarez has been the engine of the Houston offense, hitting .318 with 31 home runs and 70 RBIs as the team’s designated hitter. His .426 on-base percentage and .633 slugging percentage show he does damage both by getting on base and by driving the ball for extra bases.
Isaac Paredes — 3B. Isaac Paredes has appeared in 91 games at third base for Houston, hitting .254 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs. His .349 on-base percentage gives the Astros another consistent bat in the middle of the lineup.
Jose Altuve — 2B. A longtime fixture at second base, Jose Altuve is hitting .235 with 11 home runs, 27 RBIs and a .307 on-base percentage this season. His .404 slugging percentage shows he still generates pop as a veteran presence in the middle of the Houston order.
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