Oakland Athletics (82-71) vs Houston Astros (91-62)
Friday, September 24, 2021 at 9:40 pm
With only nine games left, Oakland is four games back in the second and final wild card berth. The Astros are only three games behind the Rays and will be fighting for the leagues best record. RH Frankie Montas (12-9, 3.57 ERA) faces RH Zack Greinke (11-6, 4.11 ERA). Montas is 6-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 career appearances against Houston. Greinke is 11-3 with a 2.66 ERA in 23 career appearances against Oakland. Houston has won seven of their last 10 games, while Oakland has lost their last four games and only winning five of their last 10 matchups. The Astros are 8-1 in their last nine meetings in Oakland, 5-1 in their last six road games, and 4-1 in their last five overall. The A’s are 0-4 in their last four as a favorite, 0-6 in their last six home games, and 0-4 in their last four overall. Play Houston.