Athletics at Houston Astros MLB Preview: Springs vs. Gusto (July 25, 2025)

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Athletics vs. Astros MLB Game Preview: Friday, July 25, 2025

The Oakland Athletics (43-62, fifth in the AL West) are set to face the Houston Astros (60-43, first in the AL West) in an MLB game on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7:10 PM ET in Houston.

Pitching Matchup

For the Athletics, Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) is scheduled to start. The Astros will counter with Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 77 strikeouts).

Odds and Betting Insights

The Astros are favored at -159, with the Athletics at +135. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.

Series Status and Team Records

The Athletics currently hold a 1-0 series lead. Houston has a 60-43 record overall and a 33-20 record in home games. The Astros have a 40-19 record in games when they record at least eight hits.

The Athletics are 43-62 overall and 23-31 on the road. The Athletics have hit 135 total home runs to rank fourth in the AL.

The matchup Friday is the eighth time these teams meet this season. The Astros hold a 4-3 advantage in the season series.

Top Performers

Christian Walker has 14 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 53 RBI for the Astros. Brice Matthews is 5 for 27 with three home runs over the past 10 games.

Tyler Soderstrom has 16 doubles, a triple and 18 home runs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 19 for 38 with nine doubles, a triple and four home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Astros: 5-5, .248 batting average, 3.81 ERA, outscored by two runs

Athletics: 4-6, .251 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored by six runs

Injury Report

Astros: Lance McCullers (finger), Brendan Rodgers (oblique), Isaac Paredes (hamstring), Jake Meyers (calf), Zach Dezenzo (hand), Yordan Alvarez (hand), Luis Guillorme (hamstring), Jeremy Pena (rib), Jacob Melton (ankle), Shawn Dubin (forearm), Pedro Leon (knee), Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), Ronel Blanco (elbow), Hayden Wesneski (elbow), Luis Garcia (elbow), Cristian Javier (elbow), J.P. France (shoulder).

Athletics: Denzel Clarke (abductor), Max Muncy (hand), Grant Holman (shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Brady Basso (shoulder), Luis Medina (elbow).

In summary

The Houston Astros (60-43, 1st AL West) host the Oakland Athletics (43-62, 5th AL West) on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Astros are favored (-159) with Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46 ERA) on the mound against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.34 ERA) for the Athletics. Houston leads the season series 4-3. Key performers include Christian Walker and Brice Matthews for the Astros, and Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz for the Athletics. Both teams have recent injury concerns impacting key players. The game offers a competitive matchup with betting insights favoring the home team and an over/under of 8 runs.

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