OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 15: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the first inning at Ring Central Coliseum on August 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
There is no shortage of storylines in the Houston Astros ALDS matchup with the Oakland A’s.
For you Astros fans who wanted revenge and vindication, this is probably one of the matchups you were hoping for. With the A’s defeating the White Sox on Thursday, the stage is now set for an ALDS rematch between Houston and its division rival Oakland, and there is no shortage of intrigue here.