Houston Astros (84-72, second in the AL West) vs. Athletics (73-83, fourth in the AL West)

West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-3, 4.45 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (10-11, 4.17 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 135 strikeouts)

Athletics -110, Astros -109; over/under is 10 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics host the Houston Astros on Tuesday to start a three-game series.

The Athletics are 73-83 overall and 33-42 at home. The Athletics are 64-14 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Houston has a 38-37 record on the road and an 84-72 record overall. The Astros have gone 27-16 in games decided by one run.

The teams meet Tuesday for the 11th time this season. The Athletics are ahead 6-4 in th

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