Jesse Hahn (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Chris Devenski (0-0, 0.66 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Oakland Athletics (11-12) and the Houston Astros (7-15) at O.C. Coliseum. The Athletics won the last game 7-4, and Oakland leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 30 and can be seen on RTSW and CSCA.
This is the first time Hahn will pitch this season. He pitched 96.2 innings last season, finishing 6-6 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 64 strikeoutsJosh Reddick (.275, 9 Rs, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. Devenski went 3.1 innings, surrendering zero runs and striking out two in a 7-5 defeat to the Red Sox in his most recent start. Jose Altuve (.330, 20 Rs, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 3 for 5 yesterday with three runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds for Oakland and Houston are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Within its division, Oakland has a record of 1-5 SU. The Athletics have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Oakland’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Astros are 3-3 against AL West rivals. Offensively, the Astros have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Astros are an excellent base stealing team with 18 stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB. The Astros allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
The Astros were able to pitch a shutout in last game’s win, bringing their total to one this season. Their next opponent, Oakland, has not been shut out this season.
The Astros are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Athletics have a 1-1 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Astros are 5-3. The Athletics have a 9-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Oakland has earned 81 this season. Houston ranks 18th with 86 runs.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 58 this season. Houston ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 77.
When the Athletics hit at least one home run, they are 8-7. When the Astros hit at least one homer, they have a 6-11 record.
