Astros vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jun. 16
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The hits just keep coming in the form of injuries to the Houston Astros roster. On Monday, the club announced that Lance McCullers Jr. will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right foot sprain.
Astros Outfielder Could Make Interesting Target for the Phillies originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
A Houston team crippled by injuries and held together by castoffs continues to win, walking off Minnesota on Sunday in 10 innings.
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Rookie Cam Smith delivered his first career walk-off hit by chopping a single up the middle with two outs in the ninth inning to score Christian Walker from third base, securing a dramatic 3-2 win for the Astros on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park.
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton's right ankle injury could sideline him until at least mid-July, general manager Dana Brown told the team's pregame radio show Sunday. Melton suffered a right ankle sprain Friday and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Recently, they've cooled off quite a bit, but they're still expected to be big time contributors at the trade deadline. At the moment, it's looking like the Cardinals will be sellers rather than buyers,
Jacob Mountz of Athlon Sports recently highlighted the Phillies’ outfield struggles and a possible solution: “The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield has been an overwhelming problem this season; and it is one that could severely hinder the team in the postseason."