Opening Day Game Thread. April 1, 2021. 9:07 CDT. Astros @ A’s

It’s finally here. The first full season since 2019. Starting on time.

We’ve done all we can here at TCB to get ready for this game. For in-depth information on the matchup with the A’s go HERE.

It’s Opening Day, so it’s ace against ace. Zack Greinke for the Stros and Chris Bassitt for the A’s.

Here’s the Astros lineup.

1. Jose Altuve, 2B

2. Michael Brantley, LF

3. Alex Bregman, 3B

4. Kyle Tucker, RF

5. Carlos Correa, SS

6. Yordan Alvarez, DH

7. Yuli Gurriel, 1B

8. Myles Straw, CF

9. Martín Maldonado, C

Here’s the A’s lineup.

1. Mark Canha, LF

2. Ramón Laureano, CF

3. Matt Olson, 1B

4. Matt Chapman, 3B

5. Jed Lowrie, 2B

6. Mitch Moreland, DH

7. Sean Murphy, C

8. Stephen Piscotty, RF

9. Elvis Andrus, SS

For Your Viewing and Listening Pleasure

Game 1: Thursday, April 1st @ 9:07 pm CDT

Listen: Astros - KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2, KTRH 740 AM/99.1 FM HD-2 / Athletics - Bloomberg 960 AM, A’s Cast, KIQI 1010

Watch: Astros - ATT SportsNet-SW / Athletics - NBCSCA / ESPN