Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Oakland A’s line up in the top of the first inning at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sat Jul 16, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Oakland A’s podcast with Barbara Mason for Charlie O:

#1 Houston Astros (59-31) starter Justin Verlander threw for six innings, six hits and ten strikeouts against the Oakland A’s (31-61) it was a typical classic Verlander performance.

#2 Barbara, you’ve followed Verlander his whole career just his body of work in Detroit could get him nominated on the Hall of Fame ballot and with Houston a slam dunk.

#3 Also the Astro Martin Maldonado contributed with a second inning grand slam for a four run second inning.

#4 The Astros really came back with a vengeance after losing the opening game to the A’s on Friday night.

#5 The A’s and Astros conclude the series today at Minute Maid Field starting pitchers for the A’s To Be Announced and for the Astros Jose Ordorizzi (4-2, 3.38) an 11:10 am PDT first pitch.

Barbara Mason filled in for Charlie O for the A’s podcasts heard every other Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.