Lance McCullers Set for Season Debut Against Red Sox

Veteran right-hander Lance McCullers is scheduled to make his first start of the 2026 season tonight as the Houston Astros (2-2) host the Boston Red Sox (1-2) at Daikin Park. Analysts project McCullers will have his signature strikeout stuff working effectively in this high-stakes matchup. He faces off against left-hander Ranger Suarez in the second series of the year, serving as a focal point for an Astros staff looking to build on recent team momentum.