Houston Astros (46-24) at OAKLAND A's (31-38)
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Houston Astros (46-24) AT OAKLAND A’s (31-38) RHp brad peacock (3-1, 3.00) vs. rHP Daniel gossett (0-1, 16.20) Monday, June 19, 2017 • Oakland coliseum • Oakland, ca • 9:07 p.m. ct • root sports • kbme 790 am • la nueva 94.1 fm GAME #71 ......................home #40 tonight’s GAME: The Astros begin a 7-game road SLUGGERS: As a club, the Astros lead the AL in slug- ABOUT THE RECORD trip tonight with the 1st of a 4-game series vs. the A’s ging pct. (.474) while ranking T-2nd in HR (109) and Overall Record: .............................46-24 in Oakland...RHP Brad Peacock (3-1) will start for 2nd in runs scored (379)...the Astros 109 HR are the Home Record: ..............................23-15 HOU as he takes on A’s RHP Daniel Gossett (0-1). most in franchise history through 70 games. --with Roof Open: .............................8-6 AL Club Leaders --with Roof Closed: .......................15-10 ROAD WARRIORS: After this 4-game set in OAK, the SLG HR RUNS --with Roof Open/Closed: .................0-0 Astros will visit SEA for a 3-game set over the weekend 1. HOU-.474 1. NYY-110 1. NYY-383 Road Record: .................................23-8 2. NYY-.469 2. HOU-109 2. HOU-379 Current Streak: ............................ Lost 1 at Safeco Field...the Astros were 8-2 on their last road Recent Homestand: ..........................3-6 trip (5/29-6/8) and have a ML-best 23-8 (.743) record 3. TB-.444 2. TB-109 3. TB-343 Last Road Trip: .................................8-2 overall on the road in 2017. Last 5 Games: ..................................2-3 pitching in: The Astros lead the American League Last 10 Games: ................................4-6 at the coliseum: The Astros have won 6 straight in team ERA (3.69) and lead the Major Leagues in Series Record (prior to current series): ....15-6-1 games here at the Oakland Coliseum and 11 of their strikeouts (708)...Houston’s been boosted by a strong Sweeps: ............................................6-1 last 12 overall vs. the A’s...Role Reversal: The A’s won rotation, despite a bevy of injuries, as the group owns When Scoring 4 or More Runs: ......37-9 15 of the 1st 16 matchups vs. the Astros when the two a 3.55 ERA, close to a half run better than their closest When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs: ....9-15 clubs first began play vs. one another. competitor...AL rankings below: Shutouts: ..........................................5-2 team era starter era In One-Run Games: .........................9-6 PEACOCKKKKK: In Two-Run Games: .........................8-6 RHP Brad Peacock has been 1. Houston - 3.69 1. Houston - 3.55 vs. Left-Handed Starters: ..................9-9 punching out batters at a remarkable rate in 2017, with 2. New York - 3.74 2. Tampa Bay - 3.99 vs. Right-Handed Starters: ...........37-15 58 K’s in just 39.0 IP for the season...in his last start on 3. Boston - 3.93 3. Kansas City - 4.06 During the Day: ...............................13-5 6/13 vs. TEX, he tallied 10 K’s in just 4.2 IP, becoming At Night: ........................................33-19 the 1st pitcher in club history to record 10 K’s in an road WORK AHEAD: Jose Altuve leads the Majors When Scoring First: ........................30-9 outing less than 5.0 IP...his 13.38 SO/9IP ratio ranks in road batting avg., entering today with a sizzling .416 Opponent Scores First: ................16-15 3rd in the Majors among pitchers with at least 30 IP. (47-113) clip in 30 games on the road...additionally, Outhit Opponent: ............................38-6 Altuve has posted a 1.190 OPS on the road (.500 Outhit by Opponent: .......................5-16 best record in baseball: The Astros have the OBP, .690 SLG)...for the season, Altuve’s .331 avg. Equal Hits: ........................................3-2 When Hitting Home Run: ..............39-18 best record in baseball at 46-24 for a.657 winning pct.... overall ranks 3rd in the AL, just 4 points behind leader No Home Runs: ................................7-6 the Rockies (46-26) are second with a .639 winning pct. Aaron Judge (.335). Walkoff Home Runs: .........................1-0 Come-from-Behind Wins: .................. 21 best start ever: At 46-24, the Astros are off climbing the charts: Jose Altuve ranks 10th Largest Comeback: ............................. 6 to their best 70-game start in club history, a full 3.0 in franchise history in hits, just 6 hits behind 2B Bill Losses After Leading: ........................ 13 games better than their previous record (43-27 set in Doran, who played for the Astros from 1982-90. Last At-Bat Wins: ................................. 6 1980, 1998, 1999). all-time hits (astros history, #8-11) Largest Blown Lead: ............................ 6 8. Jimmy Wynn - 1291 10. Jose Altuve - 1133 Extra-Inning Games: .........................4-0 thru 70: The Astros have joined select company with 9. Bill Doran - 1139 11. Enos Cabell - 1124 Different Batting Orders: .................... 60 their start...the last four teams to start 46-24 or better: After Six Innings: RECORD THRU 69 final record shortstop leader: Lead: 36-4 ......Tied: 1-3 ........Trail: 9-17 SS Carlos Correa leads all After Seven Innings: 2016 Cubs (47-23) 103-58, WS Champs AL shortstops this season in runs (45), RBI (43), BB Lead: 39-2 ......Tied: 3-5 ........Trail: 4-17 2005 White Sox (48-22) 99-63, WS Champs (29), SLG (.522) and OPS (.891) and is T-1st in HR After Eight Innings: 2003 Mariners (48-22) 93-69, DNQ for postseason (13)...AL shortstop leaders: Lead: 42-0 ......Tied: 3-3 ........Trail: 1-21 2003 Braves (46-24) 101-61, Lost in NLDS to CHC RBI hr ops Astros vs. athletics (2017): 1. Correa - 43 T1. Correa - 13 1. Correa - .901 Overall: .............................................4-1 last night’s recap: The Astros were edged by 2. Andrus - 36 T1. Lindor - 13 2. Segura - .852 At Minute Maid Park: ........................2-1 BOS last night, 6-5, in what was the rubber match of 3. Beckham - 31 3. Beckham - 10 3. Gregorius - .845 At Oakland Colisuem: .......................2-0 a 3-game set...starting RHP Joe Musgrove (4-6) took Astros vs. athletics (all-time): SPRINGER’S DINGERS: Overall: .........................................40-47 the loss (5.2 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 7 SO)...the Astros Among AL outfielders, OF Record in Houston: .......................22-22 tallied 3 HR in the loss, one each for Carlos Correa George Springer ranks tied for second in home runs Record in Oakland: .......................18-25 (#13), Jake Marisnick (#8) and George Springer with 17, trailing only OF Aaron Judge (22)...seven (#19)...the game marked the 2nd time that the Astros of Springer’s homers have come leading off, which THIS DATE IN ASTROS HISTORY: have played on Sunday Night Baseball in 2017. leads the Major Leagues...Springer’s 19 HR overall june 19 are T-3rd in the AL. steering the ship: With a win Sat. night vs. BOS, 1972 - Larry Dierker hurls the 2nd of the Astros sturdy company: 2 consecutive, 1-hit shutouts, blanking the Mets, Astros Manager AJ Hinch (216-177, .550) surpassed C Brian McCann has hit 242 3-0, The previous night, Jerry Reuss had 1-hit Jimy Williams (215-197) for 9th place in franchise homers as a catcher, which ranks 10th in MLB history. the Phillies, 10-0. The back-back 1-hitters tied history in managerial wins...next on the list in eighth- homers as a catcher (mlb history, #8-11) a ML record. place is Terry Collins (224-197), who managed the 8. Jorge Posada - 246 10. Brian McCann - 242 Astros from 1994-96. 9. Javy Lopez - 243 11. Roy Campanella - 239 all-time games list all-time HR list RANK g PLAYER RANK hr PLAYER 50 2528 Ernie Banks 46 434 Juan Gonzalez youngbloods: in the booth: 51 2527 Julio Franco 434 Andruw Jones The Astros have used eight rookie Kevin Eschenfelder will be handling 52 2517 Bill Buckner 48 431 Cal Ripken Jr. pitchers this season, which ties as the 4th-highest total the play-by-play duties for ROOT Sports for the current 2517 Carlos Beltrán 49 430 Carlos Beltrán in the Major Leagues...Houston currently carries four road trip...Todd Kalas will return on 6/27 for the start rookie pitchers, two starters in RHP David Pulino and of the next homestand. today’s media availability RHP Francis Martes and two relievers in RHP James The Astros clubhouse will be open at 4:00 p.m... Hoyt and RHP Dayan Diaz...OF Derek Fisher and IF happy birthday: To RHP Collin McHugh, who manager AJ Hinch will be available in the Astros dugout at approximately 4:50 p.m. Yuli Gurriel are also rookies turns 30 years old today...shares a birthday with Lou . Gehrig and Macklemore. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL) Date Time Opponent Pitchers Television Mon., June 19 9:07 at Oakland RHP Brad Peacock (3-1, 3.00) vs. RHP Daniel Gossett (0-1, 16.20) ROOT SPORTS SW Tue., June 20 9:07 at Oakland RHP Francis Martes (1-0, 5.19) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (2-2, 4.44) ROOT SPORTS SW Wed., June 21 9:07 at Oakland RHP Mike Fiers (4-2, 4.00) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (6-3, 4.01) ROOT SPORTS SW Thur., June 22 2:37 at Oakland RHP David Paulino (1-0, 5.03) vs. RHP Jesse Hahn (3-4, 3.56) ROOT SPORTS SW All Astros games are broadcast in English on SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston, the flagship station of the Astros Radio Network.