At Minute Maid Park on Thursday, the Oakland Athletics (52-91) face the Houston Astros (93-50), fellow members of the AL West, at 7:20 PM ET.
The Astros are a heavy home favorite (-314) against the Athletics (+250). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Lance McCullers Jr. (3-1), and James Kaprielian (3-9) taking the ball for the Oakland Athletics.
The Astros won 2-1 over the Tigers yesterday in their last game. Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Cristian Javier was picked up the victory after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out eight.
The Athletics beat the Rangers 8-7 yesterday, with Tyler Cyr registering the win while throwing 1 2/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one. Tony Kemp went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Athletics’ offense.