Sound defense has been a hallmark for the Astros this season. They showed that once again at several key junctures in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

The Houston Astros face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of a 3-game set at Chase Field in Phoenix Tuesday.

Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez hasn't pitched since a loss on July 10 in San Diego. He's given up five home runs in his past two starts.

Eduardo Rodriguez delivered 6.1 scoreless innings, but failed execution from the offense and bullpen cost the Diamondbacks against the Astros.

Preview the July 23 matchup between the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Arizona has a 50-51 record overall and a 26-26 record at home. The Diamondbacks rank third in the NL with 146 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

In his return to Arizona, Christian Walker said the Diamondbacks didn't make a formal offer to keep him in free agency.

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Astros (58-42) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (50-51). Framber Valdez is slated to take the mound for Houston against Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' hot momentum was dampened Monday as they began their series against the Houston Astros with a loss. Arizona will try to get back into

Yordan Alvarez, sidelined since May 2, says he's swinging at "60, 65 percent" as he tries to return from a hand injury.