The at Houston

The Athletics are on a 1-12 slide after getting crushed by Houston, 11-1 (Max Play winner). The offense is 14th in runs scored, while the pitching is 28th in ERA (5.40). They're getting outscored by 87 runs, the second-worst differential in the AL. They've lost the last three starts made by Luis Severino (4.11 ERA), and the bullpen is 28th in ERA (5.96). Meanwhile, the Astros are 19-10 at home and play their sixth consecutive home contest. Houston's offense is 11th in on-base percentage, while the pitching is eighth in ERA (3.38) and the team defense is ninth in fielding percentage. Houston is on a 12-7 run, and the bullpen is second in the majors in ERA (2.71). Play Houston.