Astros open big 5-game set in Oakland

The Astros will get their last chance to face the American League West-leading A's in a five-game series beginning at 8:10 p.m. CT Monday at the Coliseum, available on MLB.TV. The Astros swept a doubleheader from the A's last weekend and are on the heels of the A's, who are threatening to end Houston's run of three consecutive AL West titles. Rookie righty Cristian Javier starts the series opener.