Programming note: A’s-Astros coverage starts today at 3:30pm with A’s Pregame Live on CSN California.
The A's are looking for a second consecutive win against the Astros on Saturday.
Manager Bob Melvin has issued his lineup card for the second game of a three-game set.
Oakland A's
1. Billy Burns (S) CF
2. Mark Canha (R) 1B
3. Brett Lawrie (R) 2B
4. Danny Valencia (R) 3B
5. Billy Butler (R) DH
6. Marcus Semien (R) SS
7. Jake Smolinski (R) RF
8. Carson Blair (R) C
9. Craig Gentry (R) LF
Sonny Gray -- RHP
Houston Astros
1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
2. George Springer (R) RF
3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
4. Jed Lowrie (S) 3B
5. Colby Rasmus (L) CF
6. Evan Gattis (R) DH
7. Luis Valbuena (L) 1B
8. Preston Tucker (L) LF
9. Jason Castro (L) C
Scott Kazmir -- LHP