The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics close out their four-game AL West series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. With the Astros holding a 2–1 series lead and surging toward the top of the division, the Athletics aim to salvage the finale and avoid a third straight home loss.
Game Details
- Matchup: Houston Astros (43–31) vs. Oakland Athletics (30–46)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 10:05 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBCS-CA, Space City Home Network, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Astros: Colton Gordon (2–1, 4.70 ERA)
- Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1–4, 4.80 ERA)
Gordon has been serviceable in his rookie campaign, averaging 8.8 K/9 with a 1.30 WHIP. He’s allowed at least one earned run in every start but has gone 5+ innings in six straight. Lopez, meanwhile, is coming off a six-inning shutout against Kansas City and boasts a 12.0 K/9 rate despite a .267 opponent batting average.
Team Trends
- Astros: Winners of 7 of their last 10, Houston is hitting .305 with a 2.73 ERA over that stretch. They’ve outscored opponents by 29 runs and lead the season series 4–1 vs. Oakland.
- Athletics: 5–5 in their last 10, but they’ve dropped 2 of 3 in this series. Oakland ranks 6th in MLB in home runs (93) but struggles with consistency, especially with runners in scoring position.
Players to Watch
- Jeremy Peña (Astros): Batting .317 with 9 HR and 34 RBI. He’s been Houston’s most consistent hitter and owns a .379 average in June.
- Isaac Paredes (Astros): Team leader with 15 HR and 44 RBI, ranking 15th in MLB in homers.
- Cam Smith (Astros): 16-for-40 with 5 doubles and 2 HR over his last 10 games. He had a 4-hit game earlier in the series.
- Jacob Wilson (Athletics): Leads the team with a .359 AVG, 15 doubles, and 8 HR.
- Brent Rooker (Athletics): 15 HR and 37 RBI, including 2 HR in his last 10 games.
- Tyler Soderstrom (Athletics): 14 HR and 45 RBI, providing middle-of-the-order power.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Over has hit in 4 of Houston’s last 10 games, while Oakland is 7–3 against the spread in that span.
Final Thoughts
The Astros are rolling, with their offense clicking and Colton Gordon providing steady innings. The Athletics, while dangerous with the long ball, have struggled to capitalize on scoring chances. If Jacob Lopez can replicate his last outing and Brent Rooker stays hot, the Athletics have a shot—but Houston’s depth and momentum make them the safer pick in this series finale.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 132
Athletics 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
