Lawrence Butler And Athletics Take On Astros On Aug. 21

Butler is hitting for a .218 BA, .309 OBP and .358 SLG with a 25% strikeout rate and an 11.5% walk rate. His OPS is .667 and he has scored 47 runs. In 392 plate appearances, he has hit 11 home runs and driven in 36 runs. Butler has recorded nine steals on 13 attempts. He strung together two hits (going 2 for 3) in his last game against the Royals.

The Astros are sending Hayden Wesneski (2-1) to make his fifth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 5.16 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings pitched.

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