Houston Astros Look to Clinch Playoff Berth at Home Against American League Worst Oakland Athletics

The Houston Astros are 9-6 when facing the Oakland Athletics in 2022. The Athletics have a .364 winning percentage, while the Astros sport a winning record of .650.

Houston Astros are looking to clinch a playoff berth. They play the Oakland Athletics at home.

James Kapielian and Lance McCullers Jr. are going to play each other on Thursday at 6:20 p.m. CST. Kaprielian has been a regular starter since 2021, but he's surrendered 13 runs in his last 8.1 innings. McCuller is making his sixth start of 2022. His ERA is 2.20, his walk-rate is 4.7 BB/9 and he has walked a lot of hitters.

Adrián Martinez and Justin Verlander are going to play each other on Friday at 7:10 p.m. CST. Verler is making his first start since August 28. He is having a career best season with a 1.84 ERA in 24 starts.

Cole Irvin and José Urquidy are going to face each other in the game on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. CST. Irv was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash following the 2020 season. Urqidy has been up-and-down recently.

Houston Astros are looking to clinch a playoff berth. They play Oakland Athletics on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. CST. Ken Waldichuk and Framber Valdez are the opposing starters. Valdes has made 25 consecutive quality starts.