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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros hits an rbi single scoring Jeremy Pea #3 against the Athletics in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on April 04, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe Houston Astros (8-12) will open a three-game series with their former division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals (10-8), tonight at Daikin Park.RHP Peter Lambert (season debut), selected from Triple A today, will make his first regular season appearance for the Astros tonight opposite the Cardinals and starter RHP Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14 ERA).TONIGHTS STARTER: RHP Peter Lambert joined the Astros via free agency this offseason after pitching last year for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in the NPB, posting a 3.98 ERA (55ER/124.1IP) with 111 strikeouts in 23 appearances in Japan. This season, Lambert made his case by getting off to a strong start at Triple A Sugar Land, where he posted a 1.84 ERA (3ER/14.2IP) in three games (two starts), while also impressing at Major League Spring Training as a non-roster invite (1-1, 2.92 ERA, 4ER/12.1IP). A former Rockie, Lambert has 74 career MLB appearances, including 35 starts.HOME-COOKIN: Tonight is the fourth game of a six-game homestand for the Astros, in which theyll host a pair of NL opponents in the Rockies (2-1) and Cardinals. The Astros have been great at home in 2026, going 7-3, including a seven-game winning streak, which was snapped last night.VS. THE CARDS: This series is a matchup of former division rivals, who spent 19 seasons together in the NL Central from 1994-2012. Overall, the two teams have played each other 722 times, with the Astros going 336-384.These teams also have postseason history, with the Astros going 7-6 vs. the Cards in the playoffs. The two clubs faced off in back-to-back NLCS in 2004-05 with St. Louis taking the 04 NLCS in seven games and Houston winning the 05 NLCS in six games.TODAYS ROSTER MOVES: The Astros have selected RHP Peter Lambert (#38) to the Major League roster today. He takes the roster spot of RHP Christian Roa, who was optioned to Triple A Sugar Land after last nights game. In a corresponding move, the Astros transferred LHP Josh Hader to the 60-day IL.EXTRA! EXTRA!:2B Jose Altuve recorded his 750th career extra-base hit last night with his 461st career double. He also has 32 triples and 257 home runs, all coming as an Astro. Only Craig Biggio (1,014) and Jeff Bagwell (969) have more extra-base hits than Altuve in franchise history.GETTING ON :IF Isaac Paredes has an active on-base streak of 13 games, which ties as the longest active streak in the AL. During the run, which dates back to March 28, Paredes has posted a .375 OBP.ON THE MEND: OF Zach Dezenzo (right elbow sprain) will begin a rehab assignment with Double A Corpus Christi tonight. Additionally, LHP Bennett Sousa (left oblique strain) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance at Corpus Christi tonight.FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT: Tonight is Faith and Family Night at the ballpark. After the final out, fans are encouraged to stay for special postgame testimonials featuring Spencer Arrighetti, Carlos Correa and Shay Whitcomb.Friday Night Fireworks presented by ConocoPhillips, will also be part of Faith and Family Night, as they will feature the musical theme Faith and Family.TONIGHTS SPECIAL GUESTS:SS Jeremy Pea will host students from Raul C. Martinez Elementary School tonight for Peas Pals.In its fourth year, Penas Pals was developed by Jeremy in partnership with the Astros Foundation. The program celebrates kids and their development in academics, character building and making healthy choices.THIS WEEKENDS GIVEAWAYS: Tonight, 10,000 fans will receive a Carlos Correa City Connect Jersey, presented by Houston Methodist. Tomorrow, 10,000 fans will receive an Astros Ice Cream Bucket Hat, presented by Texas Bay Credit Union.Game InfoGame Date/Time:Friday, April 17, 7:10 p.m. CSTLocation:Daikin Park, Houston, TXTV:Space City Home NetworkStreaming:SCHN+Radio:KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; KTRH 740 AM; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)New series!: 7:10pm Closed: @SpaceCityHN | @espn Unlimited (HOU Blackout): @SportsTalk790 & 740 AM | Spanish: 102.9 HD2#ChaseTheFight x @reliantenergypic.twitter.com/CiWTSWcI0k Houston Astros (@astros) April 17, 2026Weekend in H-Town pic.twitter.com/voS58dWGaB St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 17, 2026

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Kerolin hails Canadas quality before FIFA Series deciderForward Kerolin praised the quality of Canada, Brazils opponent on Saturday night (18) in the decisive match to determine the FIFA Series champion, during a press conference held at CT Manoel Dresch in Cuiab this Friday (17), on the eve of the clash at Arena Pantanal.For Brazils No. 10, the team must acknowledge the strength of its opponent, but also be aware that it has been having a strong tournament, with 11 goals in two matches, and trust both in the talent of its players and in the difference the athletes coming off the bench can make through substitutions.We have to stay calm and know that weve been training and playing very well. Canada is a highly respected team, with very strong players, and we have to focus on our work. Were very confident after scoring 11 goals in two games. Its about going into the match and playing football with joy, responsibility, and attacking intent because we have a lot of talent. There will be 11 substitutions, so Arthur will use everyone, and whoever comes on can change the game and help the national team.Kerolin smiles during the Womens National Team training session for the FIFA Series at Cuiabs training center Credits: Lvia Villas Boas/CBFIn the emphatic wins over South Korea, 5-1, and Zambia, 6-1, the So Paulo native from Bauru came on in the second half of both matches, but the reduced playing time compared to the starters did not affect her performances. Against the South Koreans, she scored one goal and provided two assists and, against Zambia, she added another goal.Progress in this FIFA windowIn the first squad call-up of the year, Brazil beat Costa Rica (5-2) and suffered defeats to Venezuela (2-1) and Mexico (1-0), results that have already been left behind in this FIFA window, with convincing wins and performances that have pleased head coach Arthur Elias. According to Kerolin, the matches in the FIFA Series showed a national team with more intensity and more switched on during the game.As part of a natural process, weve had our ups and downs. Our first call-up this year, for example, wasnt one of the best, but we definitely came into this tournament with much more intensity and more focused on what needs to be done, especially at home. Brazil is improving a lot, and the matches have shown that, but we still have a lot to improve. Were in a very positive process.Kerolin takes photos with national team fans after the rout over Zambia in the FIFA Series at Arena PantanalCredits: Lvia Villas Boas/CBFNational team No. 10With 58 appearances for Brazil, 15 goals scored, a place in the 2023 World Cup squad on her rsum, and Copa Amrica titles in 2022 and 2025, Kerolin, who has become one of the teams key figures, stressed that she still believes she has a lot of room to grow and commented on the responsibility of wearing Brazils No. 10 shirt.Im 26 years old and I can develop much more on the field, be more incisive, and help the team more in different ways. I think Im on a very good path, very positive and very focused, but I have to show that on and off the field. (...) I want, with great ease and calm, to honor Martas No. 10 shirt and build a story both individually and collectively.Kerolin wears the national team shirt during the FIFA SeriesCredits: Lvia Villas Boas/CBFThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.