Watch Astros vs. Athletics: April 5 TV & Streaming Guide

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 5, 2026 8:07 PM ET

The Houston Astros travel to Oakland to face the Athletics on April 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.

Game overview

This matchup pits the AL West leader against a team trying to climb the standings. The Astros enter at 6-3, while the Athletics sit at 2-6.

Lance McCullers will start for Houston. His early-season line stands at 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA.

Oakland plans to hand the ball to Jacob Lopez. He is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA so far.

Both clubs carry multiple players on injured lists. The Astros have several pitchers sidelined.

Yordan Alvarez has delivered an elite start. He is slashing .423/.590/.885 with three homers and eight RBIs.

Jose Altuve brings consistent production. He is batting .321/.500/.571 with two homers and four RBIs.

Shea Langeliers — Five homers, eight RBIs, .300/.364/.800 in 33 plate appearances.
Max Muncy — Two homers, five RBIs, .300/.323/.600 in 31 plate appearances.

Alvarez leads the majors in OPS at 1.474. He also has low strikeout and high walk rates.

Langeliers ranks first in MLB with five home runs. Muncy and Altuve provide additional power and run production.

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