The Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics meet Sunday in MLB action from O.co Coliseum. This marks the finale in a four-game weekend series. Houston took the first pair by a combined score of 9-5. On Saturday Oakland was able to get on the board with a three-run victory. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place.

Houston Astros

The Astros bagged a 3-1 win in the Thursday opener, then hit a 6-4 victory Friday thanks to three homers and four RBI from Kyle Tucker. In Saturday’s game three, Houston got two hits from both Alex Bregman and Jose Abreu in a 4-1 loss. Chas McCormick added a pair of walks as well during the defeat. 

It’ll be Hunter Brown in the starter role for the Astros on Sunday. Over his 18 starts this year Brown is 6-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 99.1 innings. Brown gave up four earned in 5.1 innings in a loss at Coors Field during his last start. 

Oakland Athletics 

Over on the Oakland side, they made an attempt at a comeback Friday but couldn’t crawl back despite two RBI from Jordan Diaz. In Saturday’s matchup the A’s’ Jace Peterson managed two hits, two RBI and a walk in the victory. Zack Gelof posted a solo homer with two runs and two hits as well. 

In the starter slot for the A’s on Sunday it’s Luis Medina. Over 13 games (nine starts) so far Medina is 3-7 with a 5.79 ERA and 64 Ks in 65.1 innings. Medina posted a win in his last outing versus the Red Sox with 5.2 clean innings. 

Oakland Athletics Team Facts

• The Athletics have lost each of their last 11 day games against AL West opponents.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 11 day games against AL West opponents.

Houston Astros Team Facts

• The Astros have won each of their last six road games following a loss.
• The Astros have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games following a road loss.
• The Astros have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against the Athletics.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Tucker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.303) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for hits this season (728).
• The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for RBI’s this season (345).
• The Houston Astros ranks 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.73).
• The Houston Astros ranks T29th in the league for triples this season (7).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’m going to try the A’s here. Medina is pitching pretty well right now. He’s got five earned on 14 hits and seven walks over his last three starts in 16.2 innings, going 2-0 in that time. Medina only has two July starts under his belt, though. As for Brown, he’s 0-3 in his last trio with 12 earned on 24 hits and three walks in 12.1 combined frames. Oakland should have a few base running opportunities in the early-going here. On Saturday Oakland’s bullpen put together a nice 3.2 innings with one hit, no earned, two walks and six strikeouts. Another performance like that and the A’s will be in great shape.