Astros vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Osvaldo Bido for Oakland Athletics
- Jake Bloss for Houston Astros
Astros vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Athletics |
| Hits |
896 (2nd) |
781 (25th) |
| Batting Average |
.261 (1st) |
.230 (28th) |
| Runs Batted In |
450 (Tied-10th) |
403 (Tied-19th) |
| Runs |
468 (10th) |
420 (Tied-20th) |
| Home Runs |
114 (10th) |
127 (4th) |
| Walks |
273 (27th) |
323 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
65 (16th) |
54 (Tied-23rd) |
| Strikeouts |
708 (28th) |
971 (2nd) |
| Pitches |
13846 (29th) |
14615 (17th) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
4-0 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
8-5 |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
8-2 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
13-3 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
18-3 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
4-0 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-4 |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
W |
4-2 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
W |
3-0 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
4-2 |
Astros vs Athletics predictions
Heading into the upcoming game against the Oakland Athletics, key Houston Astros players are primed to make an impact. Jose Altuve, consistently brilliant, could very well set the pace early, projecting to connect more with the ball and potentially drive in a few critical runs. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez, with his powerful swing, could be a game-changer, leveraging any opportunity to smash a few out of the park. With Jake Bloss on the mound, whose early-season stats suggest an ability to manage innings effectively despite a higher ERA, the Astros might just have the stability they need from their starter to outlast the Athletics' lineup.
On the flip side, the Oakland Athletics have some promising talent ready to step up. Brent Rooker, leading the team with a commendable batting average and home runs, looks set to challenge the Astros' pitchers. His ability to capitalize on run-scoring opportunities could shift the game in favor of Oakland if he finds his groove early. Pitching for the A's, Osvaldo Bido, presents an interesting matchup against Houston's hitters. His decent ERA and WHIP suggest he could hold his ground, potentially limiting the explosive Astros offense and striking out a few key players in clutch moments.
Predicting the outcome of this matchup, it looks like a tight contest, but the Houston Astros might have the upper hand, especially with their stronger batting lineup and a solid starting pitcher. However, if the Athletics can exploit any lapses in the Astros' defense and Bido manages to contain their key hitters, they could very well pull off an upset. It's set to be an intriguing game, with both teams having the potential to secure a win, but the edge seems to tilt slightly towards Houston this time around.
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Wilson (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Darell Hernaiz (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Paul Blackburn (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
Houston Astros injuries
- Rhett Kouba (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Kyle Tucker (RF): 10-Day-IL
Astros vs Athletics game info
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum |
| Location |
Oakland, California |
| First pitch |
Tue 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
64° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
