Astros vs A's: Javier's Test

0:00It's April 3rd. This is MLB News Today, your AI-powered source for everything MLB. Houston Astros rolling with a 5-in-2 record faceoff against the 1-in-5 Oakland Athletics tonight in West Sacramento at 9.40pm. Eastern Time. The Astros are chasing a 6-straight win after a hot start, while the A's are struggling early. Bettinglines have Houston as slight favorites at minus 117, with the over-under sitting at 10 runs. From the mound, it's Christian Javier for the Astros, who's sitting at 0 and 0 with an 11.57 ERA in limited action. He squares up against Jeffrey Springs for Oakland, who owns a 3.38 ERA. Both pictures have seen shore outing so far, with Javier fanning just one batter. Last season, Houston finished 87 and 75, strong on the road at 41 and 40, while their staff average 9.4. Backouts per 9 innings and allowed 4.1 runs per game. The athletics ended 76 and 86, slugging 4.31 as a team with a 3.18 on-base percentage,

1:06but they win just 36 and 45 at home. Injuries are hitting Houston hard, especially elbows. Hating was Nesky, Brandon Walter, Nate Pearson, and Renelle Blanco are all out long term, plus Zach. DeZinzo on the 10-day, Josh Hader with Biceps and a few others. Oakland's down Gunner Hoagland for 15 days with a knee issue, but their list is lighter. This matchup could test Houston's death, but their streak says they're clicking right now. Keep an eye on how Javier settles in against an A squad. Desperate for a spark.