Astros Kick Off Road Trip in Sacramento

0:00On April 3rd, the Houston Astros kick off their first road trip of the season Friday night in Sacramento against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. First pitch is at 8.40pm, and the Astros roll in hot at 5 wins and 2 losses after splitting with the Angels and then sweeping the red, socks. Their offense has exploded lately, averaging 8.6 runs per game over a 5-game winning streak. They drop 23 runs on Boston in three games, pounding their top starters and turning heads early. Pitching-wise, starter Christian Javier takes the mound for Houston against the Athletics, Jeffrey Springs. Javier needs a bounce back after giving up six earned runs in his first start, but the rotation has clicked since then with tons of run support even. As the bullpen adjusts, without closer, Josh Hayder. This 10-day trip hits the Athletics, then Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies, giving manager Joe Espada a real test against Seattle while building. Momentum on a soft schedule, tune in on Space City Home Network, 2 or KBME 790 AM and 94.5 FM as the Astros aim to keep the fire burning on the road.

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