Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros: July 26, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Athletics vs. Houston Astros: Game Preview - July 26, 2025

The Athletics (44-62, fifth in the AL West) are set to face the Houston Astros (60-44, first in the AL West) in an MLB game on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 6:10 PM CT in Houston.

Probable Pitchers

For the Athletics, Jacob Lopez (3-6, 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) is the probable starter. The Astros will counter with Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.57 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 144 strikeouts).

Betting Odds

The Houston Astros are favored at -135, with the Athletics at +114. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.

Recent Performance and Season Series

The Athletics enter this game following a decisive 15-3 victory over the Astros on Friday, a game in which Nick Kurtz hit four home runs. Houston holds a 60-44 overall record and a strong 33-21 record in home games. Astros pitchers collectively boast a 3.72 ERA, ranking seventh in the majors. The Athletics are 44-62 overall and 24-31 in road games, with a 26-53 record in games where they have allowed at least one home run. This Saturday matchup marks the ninth time these teams will face each other this season, with the season series currently tied at 4-4.

Key Player Highlights

Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with a .312 batting average, contributing 17 doubles and 10 home runs. Nick Kurtz has been a standout performer over the last 10 games, recording 23 hits in 40 at-bats, along with seven home runs and 17 RBI.

Last 10 Games Performance

The Astros have a 5-5 record over their last 10 games, with a .244 batting average and a 4.59 ERA, being outscored by 10 runs. The Athletics also hold a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a .265 batting average and a 4.55 ERA, while outscoring their opponents by seven runs.

Injury Report

Houston Astros: Brandon Walter (elbow), 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, leading the AL West, will host the Athletics on July 26, 2025, for their ninth matchup of the season, with the series tied 4-4. The game features a pitching duel between the Athletics' Jacob Lopez and the Astros' Hunter Brown, with Houston favored. The Athletics are coming off a high-scoring win driven by Nick Kurtz's impressive four-homer game. Both teams have shown mixed results in their last 10 games, each holding a 5-5 record. Extensive injury lists for both squads may influence the outcome of this contest.

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