Oakland has scored at least three runs in nine of their last 11 games, and the Astros have allowed at least six runs in six of Cristian Javier's last seven starts.
Houston has scored at least six runs in four of its last seven games, and the A's have allowed at least seven runs in three of Paul Blackburn's last five starts. Blackburn has also posted a 10.03 ERA over his last three outings.
In six career outings against Houston, Blackburn is 0-4 with a 11.25 ERA.
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