Oakland at Houston

The Houston Astros have been the top team in the AL all season, and they sure look like a team that can win it all. This is despite the fact that the bulk of their starting rotation is injured. David Paulino fills in tonight vs. the A's, a team he held in check just last Thursday in a Houston win. He will be matched up with Jesse Hahn. Hahn has struggled mightily since coming off the DL, ad he has pitched to a 7.00 ERA in four starts since emerging from inactive status. His 1-4 9.28 ERA career numbers vs. the Astros certainly don't look appealing either, and the fact that the A's are winless in his seven road starts this season, doesn't suggest a surprise in this one. The A's are now just 1-10 in his 11 road starts over the last two seasons. Play on Houston.