Soaring Astros look to keep A's grounded

Having cooled off the hottest team in the American League, the Houston Astros will turn their attention to a rival that's improved since the All-Star break when they open a three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics on Monday night.

Right-handers Jake Odorizzi (4-2, 3.56) of the Astrosand Adam Oller (0-3, 8.56) of the A's are the scheduled starters in a duel of teams that were the top two finishers in the AL We