Houston Astros (52-26) Vs. Oakland Athletics (35-42) RHP David Paulino (2-0, 5.04) Vs
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Houston Astros (52-26) vs. oakland athletics (35-42) RHP David Paulino (2-0, 5.04) vs. RHP Jesse Hahn (3-5, 4.66) wednesday, June 28, 2017 • minute maid park • houston, tx • 7:10 p.m. ct • root sports • kbme 790 am • la nueva 94.1 fm GAME #79 ......................home #41 round 2: The Astros look to even up this three-game spanish press conference: The Astros will host ABOUT THE RECORD series tonight with rookie RHP David Paulino (2-0) on a Spanish press conference today at Minute Maid Park Overall Record: .............................52-26 the mound opposite RHP Jesse Hahn (3-5)...like last at 2:45 p.m. in the press conference room...Astros Home Record: ..............................23-17 night’s pitching matchup, tonight is another rematch General Manager Jeff Luhnow, players 1B Yuli Gurri- --with Roof Open: .............................8-6 from last week in Oakland, when Paulino (3ER/5.1IP) el and RHP Michael Feliz, and broadcaster Francisco --with Roof Closed: ....................... 15-11 earned the win opposite Hahn (9ER/2IP) in the Astros Romero will be present at the press conference. --with Roof Open/Closed: .................0-0 12-9 win on Thursday. Road Record: .................................29-9 all-star VOTING: In the updated All-Star voting re- Current Streak: ............................ Lost 1 that’s offensive: The Astros lead the Majors in sults released Monday by MLB, 2B Jose Altuve (1st), Current Homestand: .........................0-1 Last Road Trip: .................................6-1 many offensive categories and have done so while SS Carlos Correa (1st) and OF George Springer Last 5 Games: ..................................3-2 striking out fewer than all Major League teams. (3rd) all continue to hold starting positions...fan voting Last 10 Games: ................................7-3 Slugging (MLB) fewest strikeouts (mlb) will continue through Thursday night at 11 p.m. with the Series Record (prior to current series): ....17-6-1 1. Houston - .481 1. Houston - 532 All-Star Teams being announced on Sunday at 6 p.m. Sweeps: ............................................7-1 2. Washington - .475 2. Boston - 536 When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ....43-10 3. New York-AL - .459 3. Cleveland - 539 climbing the charts: Last night, 2B Jose Altuve When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ....9-16 moved into sole possession of ninth place in franchise Shutouts: ..........................................5-2 prospecting: Rookie RHP David Paulino is a top history in hits, surpassing 2B Bill Doran. In One-Run Games: .........................9-6 prospect for the Astros, as he currently checks in as all-time hits (astros history, #8-11) In Two-Run Games: .........................8-7 vs. Left-Handed Starters: .............. 11-10 the No. 3 prospect in the Astros system and the No. 8. Jimmy Wynn - 1291 10. Bill Doran - 1139 vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...........41-16 45 prospect in all of baseball, as ranked by MLB.com... 9. Jose Altuve - 1141 11. Enos Cabell - 1124 During the Day: ...............................16-6 Paulino, 23, who stands at 6’7”, will be making his sixth At Night: ........................................36-20 turn in the Astros rotation tonight. cream of the crop: SS Carlos Correa leads all When Scoring First: ......................35-10 AL shortstops in runs (52), RBI (48), walks (36), OBP Opponent Scores First: ................17-16 best record in baseball: The Astros have the (.384), SLG (.516) and OPS (.900) and is tied for first Outhit Opponent: ............................44-7 best record in baseball at 52-26 (.667), a half game in HR (14)...AL shortstop leaders: Outhit by Opponent: .......................5-17 better than the second-place Dodgers (52-27, .658)... RBI OBP ops Equal Hits: ........................................3-2 in the AL, the Astros record is 8.5 games better than 1. Correa - 48 1. Correa - .384 1. Correa - .900 When Hitting Home Run: ..............45-20 their closest competitor, the Red Sox (43-34, .558). 2. Andrus - 43 2. Segura - .381 2. Bogaerts - .841 No Home Runs: ................................7-6 Walkoff Home Runs: .........................1-0 3. Lindor - 36 3. Bogaerts - .373 3. Segura - .837 Come-from-Behind Wins: .................. 21 best start in franchise history: At 52-26, Largest Comeback: ............................. 6 the 2017 Astros are off to their best 78-game start in SPRINGER’S DINGERS: OF George Springer has Losses After Leading: ........................ 14 club history, besting their 47-31 start in 1979 and 1998 hit 23 home runs this season, the most by an Astro Last At-Bat Wins: ................................. 6 by five games...the best 79-game start in franchise prior to the All-Star break since Lance Berkman hit Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 6 history is currently 48-31, set in 1979. 24 in 2006...Berkman was also the last Astros player Extra-Inning Games: .........................4-0 to hit more than 24 homers prior to the All-Star break, Different Batting Orders: .................... 67 thru 78: The Astros start is the best in baseball since hitting a franchise-record 29 first-half homers in 2002. After Six Innings: the 2006 season, when the Tigers started 52-26...the Lead: 42-4 ......Tied: 1-3 ........Trail: 9-19 last four teams to start at 52-26 or better: charles in charge: RHP Charlie Morton, who is After Seven Innings: RECORD THRU 78 final record Lead: 45-2 ......Tied: 3-5 ........Trail: 4-19 on the DL with a right lat strain, made his second rehab After Eight Innings: 2006 Tigers (53-25) 95-67, Lost in WS to STL start for Triple A Fresno last night, tossing 4.0 scoreless Lead: 48-0 ......Tied: 3-3 ........Trail: 1-23 2005 White Sox (53-25) 99-63, WS Champs frames and 47 pitches...Morton has missed 31 team Astros vs. athletics (2017): 2003 Mariners (52-26) 93-69, DNQ for postseason games since being placed on the DL on May 25. Overall: .............................................8-2 2001 Mariners (57-21) 116-46, Lost in ALCS to NYY At Minute Maid Park: ........................2-2 straight a’s: The Astros have gone 15-2 against At the Coliseum: ...............................6-0 rising tides: Prior to this year, the last time the the Athletics dating back to July 20, 2016, including Astros vs. a’s (all-time): Astros reached 26 games above .500 was on Oct. an 8-2 record this season...since that date, the Astros Overall: .........................................44-48 1, 2001, when the Astros checked in at 91-65...the have won 10 straight at the Oakland Coliseum. Record in Houston: .......................22-23 Record in Oakland: .......................22-25 Astros current 12.5-game division lead has only been reached in one other season in franchise history, by feliz cumpleanos!: The Astros would like to wish THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY: the 1998 Astros, who won the NL Central by 12.5 RHP Michael Feliz a happy birthday, as he turns 24 june 28 games over the Cubs. today...Feliz shares his birthday with King Henry VIII of England, Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway 2007 - Craig Biggio tallies his 3,000th ca- steering the ship: AJ Hinch ranks ninth in fran- and country singer Kellie Pickler. reer hit in dramatic fashion, going 5x6 in an chise history in managerial wins with a 223-179 (.555) 8-5, 11-inning win vs. COL at Minute Maid record, just one win behind eighth-place Terry Collins astros sign perez: Yesterday, the Astros an- Park...Biggio reaches the milestone with a single in the 7th inning...the Astros win the (224-197), who managed the Astros from 1994-96... nounced the signing of second-round pick IF Joe Pe- game on a walk-off grand slam in the 11th by Hinch’s .555 winning percentage is the second-best rez, who was selected 53rd overall out of Archbishop Carlos Lee. in franchise history, percentage points behind Larry McCarthy HS (FL)...Houston has now signed 26 of Dierker (435-348, .556). its 42 selections from the 2017 draft, including eight all-time games list all-time HR list RANK g PLAYER RANK hr PLAYER of their 12 selections made within the top 10 rounds. 50 2528 Ernie Banks 46 434 Juan Gonzalez about last night: The Astros dropped a 6-4 51 2527 Julio Franco 434 Andruw Jones 52 2523 Carlos Beltrán 48 431 Cal Ripken Jr. ballgame last night despite a 9th-inning, three-run winter is here: The Astros will be celebrating 53 2517 Bill Buckner 431 Carlos Beltrán rally...the Astros outhit the A’s 14-9, but the biggest hit Game of Thrones night tonight at Minute Maid Park, today’s media availability was produced by A’s 3B Ryon Healy, who hit a grand which will feature a Chris “Dragon” Devenski bob- slam in the top of the 6th...RF George Springer got blehead, a photo opportunity with the Iron Throne and The Astros clubhouse will open today from 3:10- 4 p.m...manager AJ Hinch will be available in the game close in the 9th by hitting a three-run homer, a pregame parade on the field...only those who have the Astros dugout at approximately 4 p.m. his 23rd homer of the season. purchased a Game of Thrones Night ticket package will receive the bobblehead. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) Date Time Opponent Pitchers Television Thur., June 29 1:10 Oakland RHP Brad Peacock (4-1, 2.82) vs. RHP Jharel Cotton (5-7, 5.02) ROOT SPORTS SW All Astros games are broadcast in English on SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston, the flagship station of the Astros Radio Network. La Nueva, 94.1 FM, is the flagship of the club’s Spanish Radio Network. tonight’s ASTROS STARTER: RHP david paulino W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO CAREER MLB SPLITS: 2017: 2-0 5.04 5 5 25.0 29 14 14 7 26 Home/MMP: 1-0, 5.40 ERA, 2G/GS, 6ER/10IP Career: 2-1 5.06 8 6 32.0 35 18 18 10 28 Away: 1-1, 4.91 ERA, 6G/4GS, 12ER/22IP vs.