The left-hander starts against the Houston Astros on Friday in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Lilly has a 7-2 career record and 2.30 earned-run average against Houston.The Dodgers hope to emerge from their recent slump, and quell their growing frustration, when left-hander Ted Lilly goes against the Houston Astros on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium.