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Astros Face Athletics: Can They End Losing Streak?
22 Aug
Summary
- Astros aim to break a four-game losing streak Friday.
- Hayden Wesneski starts for the Astros, J.T. Ginn for the Athletics.
- The Astros are favored at -189 moneyline, Athletics at +155.
The Houston Astros are set to face the Oakland Athletics on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET, aiming to end a significant four-game losing streak. The Astros, holding a 64-64 record and the lead in the AL West, will have Hayden Wesneski on the mound.
Opposing Wesneski will be J.T. Ginn, as the Athletics, currently fifth in the AL West with a 49-79 record, look to surprise. Betting odds favor the Astros, listing them at -189 on the moneyline, while the Athletics are the underdogs at +155.
The game is scheduled to be played at Daikin Park. Fans can stream the game on Fubo or watch on SCHN and NBCS-CA.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Astros have players on the IL including Mike Burrows and Carlos Correa, while Jeremy Pena is day-to-day. The Athletics have a more extensive list, with Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, and Gunnar Hoglund among those on the 10-day or 60-day IL.
