Astros vs Cubs Game Thread: Game 53, 5/23/2026
The Houston Astros are set to face the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field. Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng will go against Cubs pitcher Colin Rea in today's matchup. This game is part of a 10-game road trip for Houston, which has a current record of 2-2 on the trip.
- ▪The Astros and Cubs will play the second game of their three-game series this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
- ▪Houston will send RHP Kai-Wei Teng to the mound against Cubs RHP Colin Rea.
- ▪Today marks the third of four consecutive scheduled day games for the Astros.
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