Diesel Day! Astros vs. Marlins Spring Training Game Thread 3/20/2026

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JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Houston Astros (10-12-3) host the Miami Marlins (8-12-3) in Grapefruit League play.

RHP Hunter Brown (0-0) will make his fourth start in an official Spring game tonight as he takes on Marlins RHP Eury Perez (0-1).

BROTHER BROWN: In his three previous official Spring starts, RHP Hunter Brown has allowed one run and just two hits in 8.2 innings of work for a 1.04 ERA. Earlier in Spring Training, Astros Manager Joe Espada announced that Brown will be the Astros Opening Day starter on March 26 vs. LAA.

Brown was a 2025 All-Star and finished third in the AL in Cy Young voting after turning in the best season of his career with a 12-9 record and a 2.43 ERA (50ER/185.1IP). Among AL starters, he ranked first in opponent SLG (.318) and second in ERA (2.43). He was named the AL Pitcher of the Month for June after going 1-0 with a 1.19 ERA (4ER/30.1IP) in five starts.

TONIGHT’S POTENTIAL RELIEVERS: LHP Bryan King, RHP Bryan Abreu, RHP Christian Roa, RHP Enyel De Los Santos, RHP Logan VanWey, RHP Amicar Chirinos, RHP Alex Santos.

VS. THE FISH: Tonight is the sixth and final matchup between the Astros and Marlins this Spring. HOU is 4-1 thus far vs. MIA.

The Astros prospects also defeated MIA in yesterday’s Breakout Game, 7-6.

In the regular season, MIA will vist the Astros for a three-game series at Daikin Park, July 20-22.

PITCHING IN: The Astros have posted a 3.33 Team ERA (80ER/216.1IP) this Spring, which ranks second in the Majors.

TRIUMPHANT RETURN: Astros bench coach Omar Lopez rejoined the club yesterday afternoon, fresh off of managing Team Venezuela to its first WBC championship.

Game Info​

Game Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 5:05 p.m. CST

Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL

TV: none

Streaming: HOU video livestream at astros.com

Radio: KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2

Your Friday night guys.

️: 5:05 PM CDT | 6:05 PM EDT
: HOU Video Livestream
️: @SportsTalk790#ChaseTheFight x @PalmBeachesFLpic.twitter.com/XdfR8cyz37

— Houston Astros (@astros) March 20, 2026

I’ll be in West Palm Beach with @AlexKrutchik1 while @RealEly and @FOFProspects stay in Jupiter in today’s split squad.

Here’s the WPB lineup against the Houston Astros with Eury Pérez set to go five innings.

– Connor Norby makes his outfield debut pic.twitter.com/Xl5p6E0umN

— Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) March 20, 2026

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