Jacob Wilson Faces Astros as Athletics Look for Win

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jacob Wilson will take the field for the Sacramento Athletics against the Houston Astros on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 10:05 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports California.

Wilson, who has a standout batting average of .367, is coming off a game where he went 1-for-4. He has hit eight home runs and accumulated 38 RBIs this season. Despite only ranking 94th in home runs, he stands 45th in RBIs among MLB players.

The Athletics are facing the Astros as slight underdogs, standing at -101 on the moneyline, while the Astros are favored at -118. The total runs set for the game is 10.

Jacob Wilson, contributing significantly to the Athletics’ offense, is expected to play a crucial role. He averages 4.3 plate appearances a game, with 1.5 hits and 2.1 total bases this season. His overall on-base percentage is .402, showcasing his discipline at the plate.

With a strong start this season, Wilson has also recorded 0.3 strikeouts and 0.2 walks per contest. He has amassed 93 hits in 254 at-bats, indicating his consistency as a hitter.

In their last five games, the Athletics have averaged only 2.8 runs, making Wilson’s performance more critical. He has recorded 5 runs and 6 runs batted in during those games, contributing to 23.7% of the team’s hits.

The matchup will take place at Sutter Health Park, where fans hope to see Wilson build on his performance and help lead the Athletics to victory against the formidable Astros.