Astros Vs. Giants: Friday's Lineups Announced

Fresh off the All-Star break, the Astros are in San Francisco for a series against the Giants.

While the Astros are looking to climb out of the cellar of the NL Central, the Giants are 1/2 game back in the NL West. Friday's lineups have been announced.

Here is the Astros lineup:

1. Jose Altuve 2B

2. Brian Bixler RF

3. Justin Maxwell CF

4. J.D. Martinez LF

5. Jed Lowrie SS

6. Chris Johnson 3B

7. Chris Snyder C

8. Matt Downs 1B

9. Wandy Rodriguez P

Here is the Giants lineup:

1. Justin Christian RF

2. Ryan Theriot 2B

3. Melky Cabrera LF

4. Buster Posey C

5. Pablo Sandoval 3B

6. Angel Pagan CF

7. Brandon Belt 1B

8. Joaquin Arias SS

9. Madison Bumgarner P

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