Astros Aim for Sweep Against Athletics in Series Finale

The Houston Astros are looking to clinch a winning homestand this afternoon as they face off against the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. With a record of 30-36, the Astros will send right-hander Mike Burrows to the mound for his 13th start of the year, while the Athletics counter with lefty Gage Jump, who is making his third start of the season.

This matchup marks the first time the A’s have visited Houston since last July, adding extra excitement to the contest. The Astros hold a 3-2 advantage over the Athletics in their 2026 meetings, seeking to improve on last year’s disappointing 5-8 record against them, which was the Astros’ first season series loss to Oakland since 2020.

Mike Burrows, the 26-year-old right-hander, has been a consistent presence in the Astros’ rotation, being the only starting pitcher to make every scheduled start this season. He leads the team in starts, innings pitched, and strikeouts, with 12 starts, 68.1 innings, and 57 strikeouts to his name. Burrows joined the Astros this offseason in a three-team trade that saw him come over from the Pirates, highlighting his importance in the organization.

Today’s victory would not only secure a winning homestand for the Astros, currently sitting at 4-4, but it would also mark their first sweep of the Athletics since a four-game series sweep in May 2024. The stakes are high as the Astros look to gain momentum heading into the summer.

In roster news, the Astros announced that catcher César Salazar has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land, while outfielder Rhylan Thomas was unconditionally released. Both players had been designated for assignment earlier in the week.

Fans can tune in to the game at 1:10 p.m. CT on the Space City Home Network, with Spanish-language coverage available on SCHN2 and streaming on SCHN+. Radio broadcasts can be heard on KTRH 740 AM, KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2, and TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 in Spanish.

The Astros’ lineup features shortstop Jeremy Pena, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, and first baseman Christian Walker, among others, as they aim to close out the series on a high note.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.