What happened: Sousa will open Saturday's game against the Mets. Houston plans to divide the remaining innings among its relievers.
Why it matters: The Astros enter the game 68-67 and leading the AL West. The bullpen assignment tests their pitching depth during a tight division race.
By the numbers: Sousa has a 1-3 record and 6.27 ERA across 18⅔ innings this season. Houston is 68-67 with a minus-42 run differential.
What to watch: Sousa's workload and Houston's relief sequence will shape the bullpen's availability for the series finale.