Programming note: Astros-A's coverage starts today at 6:30 p.m. with A’s Pregame Live on CSN California (Channel locations)
Top prospect Sean Manaea makes his big league debut Friday night and manager Bob Melvin is providing him with two speedy outfielders.
Below are the nine players manager Bob Melvin is sending to the plate.
Houston Astros (7-15)
1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
2. George Springer (R) RF
3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
4. Evan Gattis (R) DH
5. Colby Rasmus (L) LF
6. Tyler White (R) 1B
7. Carlos Gomez (R) CF
8. Marwin Gonzalez (S) 3B
9. Erik Kratz (R) C
Mike Fiers -- RHP
Oakland A's (11-12)
1. Billy Burns (S) CF
2. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Stephen Vogt (L) C
6. Chris Coghlan (L) 3B
7. Coco Crisp (S) LF
8. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
9. Marcus Semien (R) SS
Sean Manaea -- LHP (MLB debut)
