Astros vs Athletics: High Stakes Series

0:00It's April 5th, MLB News. Today starts now. AI powered and always on. Houston Astros sit at six wins and three losses, facing off against the athletics who are struggling at two and six. The game tips off Sunday at 4.05 pm, Eastern Daylight Time, and West Sacramento, California. Winter takes the whole three game series, so stakes are high early in the season. On the mound, Astros roll with Lance McCullors, who's 1-0 with a sharp 1.29 ERA, and just nine hits allowed in his starts. Athletics counter with Jacob Lopez, Owen One, posting a 6.75 ERA. Betting Lines favor Houston M-124, with the over under at 10 runs. Last season, athletics finish 76 and 86, averaging 4.5 runs scored, but giving a 5 per game at home. Astros were stronger at 87 and 75, hitting 250 as a team with 8.5 hits a game on the road. Injuries hit Houston hard, with pictures like Hayden Wiesneski, Brandon Walter, and Renelle Blanco out on elbow issues, plus Josh Hayder sidelined

1:05by, biceps trouble. Athletics only missing Gunar Hogland, with a knee problem on the 15-day injured list. This matchup could swing the series and boost Houston's early momentum, while Oakland looks to snap their skid against the depleted, but talented Astros. Squad?