BRACKET MADNESS

How to play in Gow Media's free bracket challenge for great prizes

How to play in Gow Media's free bracket challenge for great prizes
Gow Media is offering a free bracket challenge. Gow Media

Gow Media is offering a free March Madness bracket challenge for listeners with an opportunity to win all kinds of terrific prizes courtesy of sponsors of Gow Media. Join us for this year’s Bracket Challenge presented by BetDSI!

To sign up, go to this link.

The top 16 brackets in the challenge with receive prizes. First prize is a two-night staycation at the Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria with $100 gift cards to Tango and Malbec, Demeris BBQ and a chance to sit in on the last hour of The Blitz in studio.

Other prizes for top finishers include gift cards to Revelry on Richmond, Cowboys and Indians, General Public, Uberrito plus tickets to  Sabercats and Skeeters games and more.

One entry per person, and your bracket must be filled out before games start.

(Studio visit must be made before Aug. 31.  All other prizing they can be redeemed as you see fit before Dec. 31).

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The Houston Astros return to Daikin Park on Tuesday night looking to keep their momentum going as they host the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET, with Ryan Gusto (3-1, 2.78 ERA) on the mound for Houston against Detroit’s Reese Olson (3-1, 3.29 ERA).

Winners of seven of their last ten, the Astros (15-13) have found their rhythm after a rocky start to the season. Their recent surge has been fueled by dominant pitching — a 2.35 ERA over the last 10 games — and improved production at the plate, including a .264 team batting average over that span. Houston has also outscored opponents by 18 runs during that stretch and boasts a solid 10-6 record at home.

While the offense has yet to fully catch fire, signs of life are emerging. Jeremy Peña continues to be a steady presence with five doubles and three homers, while Christian Walker has driven in six runs over his last 10 games, including three long balls. The Astros’ bats will be tested against a Tigers staff that leads the American League with a 2.86 ERA.

Houston’s Tuesday starter, Ryan Gusto, has been sharp through his first five outings, posting a 1.10 WHIP and 23 strikeouts. He’ll look to keep Detroit’s bats quiet, especially red-hot Zach McKinstry, who’s hitting .406 over his last 10 games, and slugger Spencer Torkelson, who already has eight homers this season.

The Tigers (18-11) may sit atop their division, but they’ve struggled away from home, going just 5-8 on the road. The Astros will look to capitalize and even the season series in their second matchup with Detroit.

With the offense trending upward and the pitching staff in a groove, Houston has a prime opportunity to keep building momentum in front of the home crowd.

Here's a sneak peek at the Astros lineup. Altuve is once again batting second after asking manager Joe Espada to move him down in the batting order. Zach Dezenzo is playing right field with Cam Smith getting the night off. Jake Meyers is back in center field and Mauricio Dubon is starting at second base.

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A big test awaits

It appears the Astros may have tipped their hand regarding tomorrow's starting pitcher. Chandler Rome is reporting AJ Blubaugh is at Daikin Park today.

Following Tuesday night's game, Blubaugh has been officially announced as the starter.

Espada said Hayden Wesneski is not injured but needs more time to recover from his last start.

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