Houston Astros (6-8) at Oakland Athletics (11-4) Rhp Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.42) Vs
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2 0 2 0 H O U S T O N A S T R O S M I N U T E M A I D PA R K • 5 01 C R A W F O R D S T. • H O U S T O N , T X 770 0 2 • 713. 259. 8 9 0 0 • A S T R O S .C O M HOUSTON ASTROS (6-8) AT OAKLAND ATHLETICS (11-4) RHP CRISTIAN JAVIER (1-0, 1.42) VS. LHP JESÚS LUZARDO (0-0, 2.31) Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 • The Coliseum • Oakland, CA • 3:10 p.m. CT • AT&T SportsNet SW • SportsTalk 790 • La Ranchera 850 AM GAME #15 ........................ ROAD #9 TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Athletics will TODAY’S VIDEO CONFERENCES: The Astros ABOUT THE RECORD continue their rivalry today for the finale of three games will make Dusty Baker and select Astros players Overall Record: .................................6-8 over the weekend between the two top teams in the available via video conference before (approx. 12:15- Home Record: ..................................3-3 AL West...Houston enters today looking to snap a 1:30 p.m. CT) and immediately after today’s game... --with Roof Open: .............................0-0 couple streaks, their four-game losing streak and the the video conferences will be hosted on Zoom...for --with Roof Closed: ...........................3-3 A’s eight-game winning streak...to turn the tides, the access to these calls, please change your username --with Roof Open/Closed: .................0-0 Astros will send out RHP Cristian Javier for his third to your first and last name when prompted. Road Record: ...................................3-5 Major League start and first against the A’s and fellow • Meeting ID: 927 9805 9089 Current Streak: ............................ Lost 4 rookie LHP Jesús Luzardo. • Password: 576914 Last Homestand: ..............................3-3 Current Road Trip: ............................3-5 Last 5 Games: ..................................1-4 ABOUT JAVIER: Today’s Astros starter RHP Cris- I FIND THAT OFFENSIVE: The Astros rank sec- Last 10 Games: ................................3-7 tian Javier, the club’s 2019 Minor League Pitcher of ond in the AL in runs per game (5.29), and third in OBP Series Record (prior to current series): ......2-2-0 the Year, has translated last season’s success into (.325), hits (120), doubles (28) and in extra-base hits Sweeps: ............................................0-1 the Majors in 2020 as he’s allowed just one earned (47)...SS Carlos Correa leads the AL in OBP (.458) When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ........6-4 run in each of his first two starts with the Astros...an and ranks second in batting average (.373). When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ......0-4 international signing by the Astros out of the Dominican Shutouts: ..........................................0-0 Republic in 2015, Javier currently checks in as the UP THE CHARTS: OF George Springer hit his In One-Run Games: .........................1-4 club’s No. 6 prospect per MLB.com. 163rd career homer on Wednesday, which ties him with In Two-Run Games: .........................0-2 vs. Left-Handed Starters: ..................2-2 OF Cesar Cedeño for sixth on the Astros all-time list: vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...............4-6 FREE COVID TESTING AT MMP: Texas Gover- HOME RUNS IN ASTROS HISTORY During the Day: .................................2-4 nor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency 1. Jeff Bagwell: 449 4. Jimmy Wynn: 223 At Night: ............................................4-4 Management (TDEM) and the Astros have teamed up 2. Lance Berkman: 326 5. Glenn Davis: 166 When Scoring First: ..........................4-4 to open a free COVID-19 testing site at Minute Maid 3. Craig Biggio: 291 T6. Cedeño/Springer: 163 Opponent Scores First: ....................2-4 Park in Houston...the tests will be distributed from Outhit Opponent: ..............................5-2 Minute Maid Park’s Lot C everyday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. SPRINGER UPDATE: OF George Springer exited Outhit by Opponent: .........................1-6 seven days a week...below are the full details: Thursday’s game with a right wrist strain, injured on a Equal Hits: ........................................0-0 • Testing will be free to all patients as all fees are covered diving catch in center field...Springer has not played When Hitting Home Run: ..................5-4 by the state. the last two games and is considered day-to-day. No Home Runs: ................................1-4 Walkoff Home Runs: .........................0-0 • The site will feature eight drive-thru testing lanes and Come-from-Behind Wins: .................... 3 four walk-up testing lanes. PLUG AND PLAY: Despite injuries and limited Largest Comeback: ............................. 3 • The testing site will have capacity to handle up to 2,000 MLB experience on the Astros pitching staff, the club Losses After Leading: .......................... 6 tests per day. has combined for a 3.98 ERA (59ER/133.1IP), with Last At-Bat Wins: ................................. 1 • With contact-free testing, all patients will administer their the bullpen posting a 3.48 ERA (25ER/64.2IP)...the Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 4 own painless, oral test swab and collection. Astros 15-man pitching staff currently includes 10 Extra-Inning Games: .........................1-3 • Spanish-speaking staff will be available at the site. rookie pitchers, with Astros rookies combining for a Different Batting Orders: .................... 10 • Patients will be notified of test results within 72-96 remarkable 2.37 ERA (18ER/68.1IP). After Six Innings: hours or sooner. Lead: 5-2 ........Tied: 0-1 ..........Trail: 1-5 TAYLOR TERRIFIC: After Seven Innings: • No healthcare provider is required for test adminis- LHP Blake Taylor has began Lead: 5-1 ........Tied: 0-2 ..........Trail: 1-5 tration. his career with six scoreless appearances, tossing 8.2 After Eight Innings: • Appointments can be booked online at Texas.cura- innings and allowing just five hits with 10 strikeouts... Lead: 5-1 ........Tied: 0-2 ..........Trail: 1-5 tiveinc.com, but walkups will also be accommodated. acquired in the OF Jake Marisnick trade with the ASTROS VS. ATHLETICS (2O19): Mets this offseason, Taylor made the club out of camp Overall: ........................................... 11-8 IN THE DUGOUT: Astros Manager Dusty Baker, despite spending most of his time in 2019 at Class A... At Minute Maid Park: ........................6-4 who managed career game number 3,500 on Opening in his short Astros career, Taylor remains scoreless, At The Coliseum: ..............................5-4 Day, was named the 19th manager in franchise history even when counting the seven appearances he made ASTROS VS. A’S (ALL-TIME): on Jan. 29 in what is his fifth managerial position in in Spring Training and Summer Camp (0ER/8IP). Overall: .........................................71-70 his storied career...he currently ranks 15th all time in Record in Houston: .......................37-33 Record in Oakland: .......................34-37 managerial wins with 1,869, immediately trailing Hall TOMORROW’S CREDENTIALS: The deadline to of Famer Bill McKechnie (1,896) on that all-time list. apply for credentials for tomorrow’s game at Minute THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY Maid Park between the Astros and Giants is 1 p.m. CT YESTERDAY’S PITCHER’S DUEL: The Astros today...apply at credentials.mlb.com. AUG. 9 and A’s played a close ballgame yesterday with the 1976 - Cesar Cedeño hits for the cycle for A’s eking out a 3-1 victory...it was an old fashioned THE TAXI SQUAD: The Astros Taxi Squad is cur- the second time in his career to lead Houston pitcher’s duel between Astros starter LHP Framber rently made up of RHP Bryan Abreu, RHP Chase De to a 13-4 win over the Cardinals...he ends up Valdez (1ER) and A’s starter RHP Frankie Montas Jong, IF Jack Mayfield, OF Chas McCormick and C with five RBI on the day. (0ER), with both starters pitching through the 7th... Michael Papierski...all five players are permitted to the Astros scored their only run in the 9th on an RBI work out with the team, but are not on the active roster. TODAY’S MEDIA SCHEDULE single by 3B Alex Bregman...1B Yuli Gurriel picked Astros pregame availabilities will be from 12:15- WHATABURGER FIELD WORKOUTS: 1:30 p.m. CT. up two hits, including a double. A few of the club’s Major Leaguers are rehabbing at the Astros ON BASE BREGS: 3B Alex Bregman has reached alternate training site at Whataburger Field in Corpus base safely in 46 consecutive road games and is 10 Christi, including OF Yordan Alvarez, IF Aledmys games from tying his own franchise record for this, a Díaz, RHP Brad Peacock, LHP Cionel Pérez and 56-game streak set in the 2018 season. RHP Jose Urquidy. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) DATE TIME OPPONENT PITCHERS TELEVISION Monday, Aug. 10 8:10 San Francisco RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 9.22) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW Tuesday, Aug. 11 8:10 San Francisco RHP Brandon Bielak (2-0, 0.87) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW Wednesday, Aug. 12 6:10 San Francisco RHP Zack Greinke (0-0, 3.00) vs. TBA AT&T SportsNet SW All Astros games are broadcast in English on SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston, the flagship station of the Astros Radio Network. La Ranchera, 850 AM, is the flagship of the club’s Spanish Radio Network. WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 2017 | AL Champions 2017, 2019 | NL Champions 2005 AL West Champions 2017, 2018, 2019 | AL Wild Card 2015 | NL Wild Card 2004, 2005 | NL Central Champions 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 | NL West Champions 1980, 1986 TODAY’S ASTROS STARTER: RHP CRISTIAN JAVIER W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO CAREER MINOR LEAGUE SPLITS: 2020: 1-0 1.42 3 2 12.2 7 2 2 2 11 Home: 13-3, 1.91 ERA, 40G/23GS, 35ER/165.1IP CAREER: 1-0 1.42 3 2 12.2 7 2 2 2 11 Away: 13-8, 2.47 ERA, 52G/32GS, 58ER/211.2IP vs.