Athletics vs. Astros game thread

The Oakland Athletics will try to avoid a four-game losing streak Sunday when they wrap up a three-game set against the Houston Astros. James Kaprielian will get the start for the A’s while the Astros will go with left-hander Framber Valdez.

Brent Rooker will hit second and play left field Sunday for the A’s against the left-hander as Mark Kotsay stacks the lineup with right-handed hitters. Carlos Perez will catch with Shea Langeliers shifting over to DH.

Here is how the Astros will lineup for Sunday’s game: