First Pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM EDT
Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Weather Outlook (Inferred)
No direct weather data was provided in the sources.
However, early April in Sacramento typically features:
High 60s to mid‑70s°F
Light winds
Dry conditions
This generally favors neutral-to-hitter‑friendly ballflight.
(Inference based on regional climate; not sourced.)
Injury Report
Houston Astros
From ESPN’s pregame report:
Hayden Wesneski — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Brandon Walter — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Nate Pearson — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Zach Dezenzo — 10‑Day IL (elbow)
Ronel Blanco — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Bennett Sousa — 15‑Day IL (oblique)
Enyel De Los Santos — 15‑Day IL (knee)
Josh Hader — 15‑Day IL (biceps)
Athletics
Gunnar Hoglund — 15‑Day IL (knee)
Probable Pitching Matchup
Houston — RHP Tatsuya Imai
0–0, 13.50 ERA, 2.62 WHIP, 4 K
Making his second appearance of the season.
Athletics — RHP Luis Morales
0–1, 10.38 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 5 K
High‑octane arm but struggling with command early.
Team Statistical Profile
Houston Astros (5–3)
Averaging 6.4 runs per game (2nd in MLB)
Team AVG: .268
OBP: .366
Slugging: .464
Runs: 45
RBI: 39
Hits: 63
Pitching ERA: 4.57 (24th MLB)
WHIP: 1.33
HR Allowed: 12
K/BB: 84 K / 36 BB
Athletics (2–5)
Coming off a 1–0 series lead entering this game.
Last season: 76–86 overall, 36–45 at home
Averaged 8.7 hits per game and 219 HR in 2025.
Recent Team Form
Astros — Last 5 Games
From the sports card:
W, W, W, W, L (4–1 in last five)
Athletics — Last 5 Games
L, L, W, L, W (2–3 in last five)
Key Player Matchups
Astros Offense vs. Luis Morales
Houston’s lineup is scorching:
9 HR, 19 doubles, 63 hits already this season.
Morales has a 10.38 ERA and has struggled early.
Athletics Bats vs. Tatsuya Imai
Imai has a 13.50 ERA and 2.62 WHIP, meaning plenty of traffic on the bases.
Historical Note
Athletics were 8–5 vs. Houston in 2025, despite Houston’s overall stronger roster.
Series History
Astros lead the all‑time series 101–81.
Athletics won the first game of this 2026 series.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 118
Athletics 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
