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Game #77, Athletics vs Astros Game Thread
Jacob Lopez will take the mound tonight for the A's against the Astros at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images As Major League Baseball celebrates Juneteenth and the Athletics celebrate African American Heritage Night at Sutter Health Park, the A's hope to squeeze out a series split against the Houston Astros tonight. After taking the first game of the series on a walk-off bomb by Nick Kurtz, Houston has totally dominated the next two games, outscoring the A's 24-7. Taking the mound tonight for the A's is 27-year-old lefty Jacob Lopez. He's 1-4 on the season with a 4.80 ERA and forty strikeouts in nine appearances (five starts) and a total of thirty innings. He has never faced the Astros before in his three MLB seasons. Lopez will go up against 26-year-old lefty Colton Gordon for Houston. Gordon, a rookie, is 2-1 on the season, with a 4.70 ERA in six starts. He'll face this lineup for Mark Kotsay's A's: Advertisement Lopez will go up against this lineup for the first place Astros: Follow the Game: Watch: Athletics - NBCSCA Listen: Athletics - Talk 650 KSTE, A's Cast, KSAC 104.7 FM/890 AM, KWNR 95.5 The Bull More from
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
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Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
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Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Associated Press Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
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3 days ago
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Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Advertisement Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
