The Houston Astros (95-50) will host the Oakland Athletics (52-93), Saturday at 7:10 PM ET, with the Astros on a six-game winning run.
The Astros are heavily favored (-285 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Athletics (+230). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Jose Urquidy (13-6), and Cole Irvin (8-11) taking the ball for the Oakland Athletics.
These clubs meet again after the Astros took down the Athletics 5-0 yesterday. Justin Verlander registered the win for the Astros (5.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 9 K), and Yordan Alvarez led the way offensively (4-for-4 with three home runs and three RBI). Adrian Martinez (5.0 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Athletics.
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