Houston at Oakland

Houston is off to a great start, looking for a sweep of Oakland as they end a six-game trip. Houston pounded Oakland 10-6 yesterday as George Springer hit his Major League lead-tying, sixth homer while Jose Altuve is 11-for-22 over his last six games. The Astros are 42-19 against losing teams, including 10-3 on the road against losing clubs. Oakland has a losing mark overall and at home, on an 8-17 run going back to last season. Houston has won nine in a row against Oakland, and the A's are on a 17-35 run in AL West divisional play. Play Houston.