On Friday, a matchup of AL West rivals is on the docket, with the Oakland Athletics (41-71) visiting the Houston Astros (72-41) at 8:10 PM ET.
The Athletics are a heavy underdog (+271 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Astros (-341). The Astros will give the ball to Luis Garcia (8-8) versus the Athletics and Adam Oller (1-5).
The Astros won their most recent contest versus the Rangers by a 7-3 score yesterday, with Framber Valdez picking up the win pitching throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out eight. Alex Bregman went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
Friday, the Athletics fell to the Angels 5-4. Austin Pruitt was the losing pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit. Tony Kemp led the Athletics’ offense, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI.