Programming note: Astros-A’s coverage starts today at 12:30 p.m. with A’s Pregame Live on Comcast SportsNet California. CHANNEL LISTINGS
A's prospect Max Muncy got his first big league call-up with Ben Zobrist going on the DL, and Bob Melvin already has him in the lineup Saturday.
Houston Astros:
1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
2. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
3. George Springer (R) RF
4. Jed Lowrie (S) SS
5. Colby Rasmus (L) CF
6. Chris Carter (R) DH
7. Jason Castro (L) C
8. Marwin Gonzalez (S) 1B
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