Astros seek to prolong win streak, play the Athletics

Houston Astros (5-2) vs. Athletics (1-5)

West Sacramento, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (0-0, 11.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, one strikeout); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (0-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, two strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics.

The Athletics went 76-86 overall and 36-45 at home last season. The Athletics slugged .431 with a .318 on-base percentage as a team in the 2025 season.

Houston went 87-75 overall and 41-40 on the road last season. The Astros pitching staff averaged 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings while giving up 4.1 runs per game in the 2025 season.

INJURIES: Athletics: Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (knee)

Astros: Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Walter: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nate Pearson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Ronel Blanco: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (oblique), Enyel De Los Santos: 15-Day IL (knee), Josh Hader: 15-Day IL (biceps)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.