The A’s arrive in Houston riding high since the last time the Astros saw them. They have not lost a series since Houston swept them at the Coliseum in mid-June. Since then Oakland has gone 16-4, though only 8 of those weren’t against an AL Central team. A big part of the Athletics’ success has been a dynamic offense that has snuck up on more than a few teams this year. The last week has seen healthy offensive production, with Mark Canha leading the way with a slash line of .400/.471/.667 for the past two series. Jed Lowrie was also a solid producer, reaching base at a .
Series Preview #30: Oakland Athletics @ Houston Astros
