The Houston Astros are heading to Sutter Health Park for a 9:40 PM EDT regular season tilt that’s available on MLB.TV, assuming you’re not already busy questioning your life choices. While the Athletics are technically hitting .246 to Houston’s .240, that’s a bit like bragging about having the cleanest seat on a sinking ship; Houston’s 4.50 team ERA makes Oakland’s 5.43 look like a cry for professional intervention.
Hayden Wesneski takes the mound for the Astros with a respectable 3.50 ERA, which should be more than enough to handle Jacob Lopez and his charitable 5.68 ERA. Houston is holding its breath on the day-to-day status of Jeremy Pena and Daulton Varsho, but even a slightly banged-up Astros roster shouldn't have much trouble finding the gaps against a staff that seems to be operating on a wing and a prayer. Head over to StreakChat to lock in your pick and see if anyone in the chatroom has a better theory on this pitching mismatch.